Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Red thread has been festering in turfgrass for some weeks now, but really blew up over the last few days. As long as there is plenty of moisture – light rain, heavy fogs, dew – and optimal temperatures (60ºF to- 75ºF) – the fungus that causes red thread, Laetisaria fuciformis, will tear up susceptible grasses.
Pseudosclerotia (red threads) of Isaria fuciformis are clearly evident on red thread infected fine fescue. Photo: Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers PDL
Leaf blister on maple? You say no way, leaf blister only gets on oak… A foliar disease that looks very much like anthracnose has appeared on area red maples in the last few days.
Maple leaf blister, caused by the fungus Taphrina carveri. Photo: Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers PDL
Adult plum curculio with
crescent-shaped scar on fruit caused at oviposition
Food Safety Modernization Act Question and Answer Session on Health, Hygiene and Training, subpart D.
This FDA Proposed Produce Food Safety Rule Q & A conference call, coordinated by the Produce Safety Alliance, discussed health, hygiene and training focus areas of the impending Food Safety Modernization Act produce rule.
Questions asked during this conference call were:
