Plant diseases rarely happen by accident. When problems show up in the garden, it is usually because the right conditions come together at the right time. Plant diseases can occur in any garden. In ...

March marks the moment when gardens wake up, but fungi wake up too. Damp soil, melting frost, chilly nights, and bursts of daytime warmth create a dream environment for plant diseases that thrive on ...

Boxwoods are among the most common evergreen shrubs you’ll find in Louisiana landscapes, and that’s because these plants were once considered foolproof. Sadly, in recent years, many boxwoods have ...

From crop fields to vegetable gardens, yield-impacting diseases must be managed well to produce a great harvest. Certain management practices can help you protect your long-nurtured crops, including ...

Ancient plant viruses infecting modern crops likely evolved in wild plants before the last Ice Age and later spread across continents.

Recent research findings indicate that many of the plant pathogens affecting agriculture today originated during an earlier era than originally believed. Analysis performed by an international team of ...

Long before humans cultivated crops or sailed between continents, a group of plant viruses was already evolving among wild ...

Sometimes holes appear in plant leaves and it's not clear why. We rounded up five common causes for this problem and tips for preventing or fixing it.

Roses are the undisputed stars of the garden, offering stunning blooms, intoxicating fragrances, and undeniable elegance. But ...

Scientists found a way to help plants grow while staying disease resistant, a discovery that could improve food production.