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Home lawns
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 2015-02)
Publication contents include: starting a new lawn, grasses to plant, seeding recommendations, lawn maintenance, disease, insect, and weed control. B/W photos.
Controlling Late Blight in Commercial Potato Fields
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1996-04)
Explains how Phytophthora infestans, a fungus, infects potato plants, reducing yields and ruining harvests. Discusses sanitation and cultural practices, host tolerance, fungicide resistance, and disease forecasts. 8 pages.
Raspberry and Strawberry Root Rots in Home Gardens
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1992-02)
Root rot is common in home gardens. Here is an easy to follow discussion of symptoms, causes, and control methods. 2 pages.
Brown Rot of Stone Fruits
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1996-10)
This disease can destroy blossoms, fruit, and stems of peaches, plums, cherries, and apricots. It is caused by the fungi Monilinia fruiticola and M. laxa. Symptoms include brown rot cankers and mummified fruit. Control ...
Verticillum Wilt of Maples
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1997-10)
This disease is common on maples. It is caused by the fungus Verticillium albo-atrum. The symptoms may be stunted, wilted, or yellowed leaves and olive-green streaks in the wood. Cultural control, such as pruning, may help ...
Lophodermium Needle Cast of Pine
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1995-08)
This disease is caused by a fungus and affects Scotch pine, red pine, and Monterey pine more than other Pinus species. Symptoms are spots on the needles and eventual needle death. Cultural and chemical control measures are ...
Sycamore Anthracnose Leaf and Twig Blight
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1997-07)
This plant disease affects sycamore and plane trees. Leaves develop lesions and turn brown. The cause is Apiognomonia veneta, a fungus. Cultural control is recommended. Color photos. 2 pages.
Armillaria (Shoestring) Root Rot
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1994-05)
Shoestring rot is caused by a group of fungi known as Armillaria. Symptoms include stunting, yellowing or browning of leaves or needles, white growth on lower trunk and roots, and string-like strands in the soil surrounding ...
Soil Treatment Procedures for the Home Gardener
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1986-09)
This guide for the home gardener describes procedures for treating small areas of soil to kill or reduce plant disease organisms. Includes heat treatment and fumigation. 4 pages.
Marssonina Leaf and Twig Spot on Willow
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1994-03)
This fungal disease affects foliage on many kinds of willow. Although the foliage is unsightly, the growth of the tree is not affected. Good sanitation practices are the only recommended control, though spring fungicide ...