Powdery mildew: This common fungal disease affects indoor and outdoor plants. It looks like white powder on the leaves and stems. It easily spreads in damp conditions or when there is a lack of air ...
Many pests and pathogens are native to South Africa, several have followed imported plants, and some native pest and pathogens also cause disease on these imported plants. At FABI, we interact ...
But even small changes in temperature or precipitation could drastically impact plants and animals living in the desert. In some cases global warming is predicted to increase the area of deserts ...
Use the pest and disease factsheets to diagnose the problems with your plants and follow the recommended solutions to treat them. The factsheets provide both organic and chemical treatments as ...
Desert plants may have to go without fresh water for years at a time. Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from deep underground. Other plants ...
Aug. 29, 2024 — Salmonella enterica causes disease in 1.2 million people in the U.S. every year. A new study found that Salmonella contamination is enhanced by high humidity and plant ...
Study Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Have at Least One 'Pharmacy Desert' Aug. 23, 2024 — Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one 'pharmacy desert' where there is no ...