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Home lawns
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1995-10)
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.
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.
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.
Common Causes of Plant Damage and Suggestion for Plant Care
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1994-07)
Parasitic diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, or nematodes are responsible for only about one-third of all plant problems. The rest are caused by such factors as climate, planting location or procedures, and ...
Disease management in home lawns
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1994-07)
Chart of diseases gives symptoms, conditions favoring disease, presence in Washington, cultural and fungicidal management. Home lawn fungicides registered for home use. 4 pages.
Disease and insect spray schedule for home orchards: apples, pears: Western Washington
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1994-07)
Apple anthracnose (bull's eye rot)
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1992-01)
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 ...
Poplar Yellow Leaf Blister
(Pullman, Washington : Washington State University. Extension., 1995-09)
This disease is caused by the fungi Taphrina populi-salicis and T. populina. Lombardy poplars are frequently affected, showing leaf blisters and having leaves a bright yellow or orange due to the fungi spores. Control is ...