Research identifies harmful and beneficial microbes in nursery soil Four years ago, we received funding from the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative to study the interaction of soil-borne pathogens and environment on nursery plant health and disease control (Digger, July 2015). Since then, we have made significant progress in identifying the beneficial and pathogenic microbes […]
The sudden oak death epidemic in Oregon
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Oregon nurseries are increasingly threatened by the repeated expansion of the sudden oak death (SOD) epidemic in Curry County. Although this epidemic is geographically far away from the main nursery production areas, the continued expansion of the SOD quarantine area and the newly discovered introduced EU1 clone are distinct threats to the nursery industry. What […]
Handier handbooks
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Updated pest management handbooks are now
mobile-friendly and searchable online.
Slow sand filters
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This traditional method of water purification was tested for its effectiveness at removing two common greenhouse pathogens, Phytophthora and Fusarium.
Researchers look at thermal weed control
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Researchers look to control weeds in greenhouse propagation systems with steam and hot water
Working smarter, not harder
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OSU Extension Service offers programs designed to increase knowledge among nursery workers, thereby increasing their productivity.
Biocontrol of azalea lace bugs
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Researchers investigate the use of lacewing predators to combat the pesky pest of rhododendrons.
A tale of two lilacs: Part II — Pubescentes
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How series Pubescentes changed the horticultural landscape.
Disinfectants: In search of a silver bullet
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Answers to the question, “What is the best product to use for disinfecting tools, benches and greenhouses?”
Soil solarization in container nurseries and field production
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Discover this hot tool for managing diseases and weeds in container nurseries and field production.
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