poses a significant threat to soybean production by causing Phytophthora stem and root rot (PRR). The persistence and rapid evolution of this pathogen have driven global research into ...

Steady rains that fell on many parts of Kansas in late May highlight a delicate balancing act for the state’s farmers.

“But that was not considering at the time if we were going to get a rain or not,” said Sullivan, indicating yields could be ...

Even the toughest of flowers need proper drainage, otherwise they can become overwhelmed with root rot. If you're dealing with minor or infrequent waterlogging, you might feel that constructing ...

Overwatering plants, especially established shrubs and lawns, can lead to root rot and plant death. Planting too deep, especially covering the base of the trunk, can cause rot and kill the plant.

Root rot in petunias can be caused by several different kinds of fungal pathogens, including Phytophthora, Pythium, Berkeleyomyces, and Rhizoctonia. Each of these fungi loves wet soil conditions, and ...

“This kind of environment can cause root rot and lead to fungal diseases like Phytophthora root rot,” Omelchenko says. Opt for sandy soils in high areas that are not prone to floodin ...

This week's Open Mic guest is Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. The most recent food insecurity numbers from the USDA suggest more people are food insecure today than during the ...

Phytophthora root rot is typically more damaging in situations where soil drainage is very poor. Duff suggests limiting the amount of water applied to Leyland cypress trees in Franklin County.

Though it’s hard to cure a rotted plant, you can easily prevent root rot in your potted plants. Simply apply my rules below to provide it with good drainage. In the rest of this post, I will also show ...