Rob Pyne1, Kathryn Homa 1,2, Bill Barney1,2, Andy Wyenandt1, and Jim Simon1 1 Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University 2 IR-4 Program In 2010 a basil variety and breeding line trial was conducted as an initial screen for potential sources of genetic resistance to downy mildew caused by Peronospora belbahrii, a destructive pathogen of […]
Continue reading...June 13, 2013 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Blueberry Pest in Detail: Blueberry Maggot
The first trap capture was seen on June 7 in Burlington County which started the clock for those growers on a calendar based spray program if exporting fruit to Canada. See Fruit IPM report for this week. Life Cycle Monitoring and Management Adult Identification Control Options
Continue reading...June 13, 2013 Steven K. Rettke
Redheaded Flea Beetle Emerges in NJ Nursery
Last week (6-8-13) the first emergence of the adult red-headed flea beetle (Systena frontalis) was observed in a Cumberland County nursery. This insect has been a major pest at numerous NJ nurseries during the past several years. Primarily a concern with container crops in nurseries, it has an extensive host range. The foliage damage to plants […]
Continue reading...June 13, 2013 Richard Buckley
Nematoda No Antidota?
Golf turf sample submission has been rather slow so far this season. Arguably, cooler temperatures and ample precipitation this spring have provided us with excellent growing conditions for cool-season turfgrass. As long as everybody’s grass looks good, then submissions stay down (bring on some heat!). There has been one exception this season, which is the […]
Continue reading...June 13, 2013 Administrator
Greenhouse Growers Conference
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Location: Rutgers Eco-Complex, Bordentown, New Jersey Great Speakers: The line-up for this event will include professionals from Rutgers and Cornell Universities, as well as industry professionals and suppliers. These leaders will present you the most up-to-date and relevant information needed for you to continue your business success. Speakers will include […]
Continue reading...June 12, 2013 Dean Polk
Spotted Wing Drosophila Found in Blueberries
The first spotted wing drosophila adult was found on Tuesday, June 11, in a small field in Burlington County. The trap was placed between the commercial planting and the woods border. This finding, along with the coloring of early varieties, initiates a 7 day insecticide program now required for insect free berries. More on SWD […]
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