Scientists discover a hidden fungus that rots orchid roots in a matter of days, revealing why these plants die so quickly.

Soilborne pathogens spread through the movement of soil and water. Tillage can carry infested soil across a field, while flooding can expand infections from ...

Damping-off can wipe out young cotton stands fast. Identify common seedling diseases and reduce risk before planting.

No matter what plant a gardener tries planting in a particular spot, it dies. Many yards seem to have these botanical “black ...

The grant is part of $10.2 million in funding for 18 projects supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program, which supports public breeding efforts aimed at improving crop ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently awarded vegetable breeder Ainong Shi ...

Root systems are crucial for drawing nutrients and water, so if your plants have signs of root rot, the whole plant is in ...

Microbial consortia play a crucial role in plant protection by suppressing soil-borne pathogens. A previously studied root-associated microbial consortium consisting of seven bacterial strains (C7) ...

After a long New England winter, many of us are ready to trade snow boots for spring blooms. But in East Hampstead, a unique shop keeps spring in full swing all year long.Root Rot, owned by David ...

After a long New England winter, many of us are ready to trade snow boots for spring blooms. But in East Hampstead, a unique shop keeps spring in full swing all year long. Trump wants to cover a White ...

A thriving plant does not begin with glossy leaves or colorful blooms. Real strength starts underground, where roots wrestle with moisture, oxygen, microbes, and gravity every hour of the day. When ...