Disease – Page 40 – ONvegetables

by Elaine Roddy August 13, 2012 0

Evaluation of Easy-to-Use Pocket Diagnostics Test Kit for Confirming Plant Disease

By Michael Celetti, OMAFRA Plant Pathologist – Horticulture Crops Quick, accurate diagnosis of plant pathogens allows growers to implement management… Continue Reading Evaluation of Easy-to-Use Pocket Diagnostics Test Kit for Confirming Plant Disease

by Elaine Roddy August 10, 2012 0

Disease Nematodes Pest Management Soil & Water Vegetables

Biofumigation

Margaret Appleby, IPM Specialist OMAFRA, Brighton Biofumigation is defined as suppression of soil-borne pests and pathogens by the use of… Continue Reading Biofumigation

by Dennis Van Dyk August 2, 2012 0

Disease Pest Management Research Tomatoes

Reminder – Processing Tomato Root Disease/Yield Survey

Healthy Roots Wanted, Too! I should have mentioned in my previous post about this survey that you don’t have to… Continue Reading Reminder – Processing Tomato Root Disease/Yield Survey

by August 2, 2012 0

Carrot Disease Fungicides

Pythium diseases of carrot added to the Reason 500SC Fungicide label via the Minor Use Program in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Pythium diseases of carrot added to the Reason 500SC Fungicide label via the Minor Use Program in Canada

by Dennis Van Dyk July 30, 2012 0

Disease Late Blight Pest Management Tomatoes

Late Blight Update – Late Blight NOT Confirmed in Ontario

OMAFRA Potato Specialist, Eugenia Banks, is now reporting that late blight has not been confirmed in the area of Uxbridge,… Continue Reading Late Blight Update – Late Blight NOT Confirmed in Ontario

by Dennis Van Dyk July 27, 2012 0

Disease Late Blight Pest Management Tomatoes

Late blight update

Previous 2012 late blight updates: May 31, June 4, July 20. Article updated, July 30, 2012: OMAFRA Potato Specialist, Eugenia Banks,… Continue Reading Late blight update

by Elaine Roddy July 24, 2012 0

Cucumber Cucurbits Disease Fungicides Pest Management Vegetables

Rhizoctonia Belly Rot of Cucumbers

More commonly found in the Southern United States, Rhizoctonia Belly Rot has been identified in certain Southwestern Ontario cucumber fields… Continue Reading Rhizoctonia Belly Rot of Cucumbers

by Elaine Roddy July 24, 2012 0

Cucumber Cucurbits Disease Downy Mildew Fungicides Pest Management Pumpkins Squash Vegetables

Downy Mildew Update – July 25th, 2012

Downy mildew is now confirmed in 4 fields in the Kent, Elgin and Norfolk cucumber growing areas. Overall, most fields… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Update – July 25th, 2012

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Alliums Disease

Fusarium Basal Plate Rot of Onion and Garlic

Michael Celetti, Plant Pathologist – Horticulture Program Lead, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Guelph The pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum… Continue Reading Fusarium Basal Plate Rot of Onion and Garlic

by Dennis Van Dyk July 20, 2012 0

Disease Late Blight Pest Management Tomatoes

Late blight found in Uxbridge area

Eugenia Banks, OMAFRA Potato Specialist, Guelph Article updated, July 30, 2012: OMAFRA Potato Specialist, Eugenia Banks, is now reporting that… Continue Reading Late blight found in Uxbridge area