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Tours and trainings at the Plant Clinic
Fewer samples come into the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab in the winter months. Rightly so, as most plants are dormant at this time. However, things are not slow at the Plant Clinic. Fall and winter months are filled with various programs. Most of these programs are in support of our AgriLife Extension agents and our green industry in the various counties around Texas, whether it is Master Gardener intern training in plant pathology or workshops for landscape, nursery and greenhouse professionals. We also host some group visits… Read More →
Annual Texas live oak leaf drop.
As spring comes to many parts of Texas, so does an interesting phenomenon. In March through early May of every year, we get calls for help with “dying” oak trees. The yellowing and scorched leaves often result in defoliation (dropping of leaves). Many believe that this is a result of some disease. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you see it) this is a natural occurrence in Texas live oaks. These trees stay green through the winter and will begin to shed their leaves when the weather starts… Read More →
Plant Clinic magnets for 2011
When I was given the reigns of the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, one of my assigned task was to make the clinic more visible. In 2009, I enlisted the assistance of AgriLife Communications (our in-house communications people) to help with a project to make some stand-up banners for use at the Plant Clinic. This banner was also to be taken on the road and used when TPDDL personnel participates in garden shows, farm days, etc. Melissa Smith, the AgriLife Communications lady assigned to this project did a… Read More →
Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Disease
Citrus Greening aka Huanglongbing is a devastating disease of citrus plant that is cause by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. This bacterium is vectored by the insect, Asian Citrus Psyllid. In 2005, this disease was first found in the US in Florida. It has made an impact on the citrus industry in that state. In 2008, an infected plant as well as infected psyllids were found in Louisiana. Since then, this disease has been discovered in Georgia and South Carolina. This disease pathogen has NOT been found in… Read More →
