In several experiments, the wearable accurately identified the presence of hydrogen peroxide in groups of plants exposed to a pathogen. In theory, the research notes that a similar type of wearable ...

If baby plants spend it on disease defense, they can’t put it toward future growth.” Using their findings, the researchers created a mathematical model showing that these costs of fighting off ...

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed an innovative method for the early detection of Fusarium wilt in tomato plants by monitoring subtle changes in the plants' water use.

Imagine a world where the sweet warmth of cinnamon, the fiery heat of black pepper, or the golden glow of turmeric are only ...

“We know from research that soybean cyst nematode (SCN) can interact with red crown rot. In fields with a high SCN ...

These findings suggest that, in California, the disease arose from multiple introductions of the pathogen. On establishing that there were multiple entries of X. fastidiosa into plants in the US, the ...

Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating citrus disease. Prof. YE Jian's team at the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified the first citrus resistance mechanism to ...

Soil-borne diseases, caused by pathogens like fungi and bacteria, threaten agriculture, human health, and soil health. Preventative strategies include crop rotation, soil management, clean equipment, ...

In plants, the space between cells is a key battleground during infection. To avoid recognition in this space, a strain of ...

The South Dakota State University Plant Diagnostic Clinic helps producers, gardeners and homeowners assess possible diseases ...