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This page presents information on diseases, disorders and pests of plants and crops, including control of pathogens, insect pests and weeds.
APSnet - Common Names of Plant Diseases
American Phytopathological Society.
Database of plant disease names and lists plant pathogens and their hosts.
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Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America
Cornell University.
Discusses the concept and practice of biocontrol. Includes photographs and descriptions of approximately 100 natural enemies of plant pest insects, diseases, and weeds.
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Herbicides
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searches for article citations in the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) on herbicides from January 2005 to the present. Or search for books from 2000 to the present.
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Fruit flyInsect Pests of Plants
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searches for article citations in the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) on insect pests of plants from January 2005 to the present. Or search for books from 2000 to the present.
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Fire AntNational Invasive Species Information Center
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Provides a gateway to information on invasive plants, animals, and microbes. Learn about impacts and government responses, read species profiles, and navigate links to agencies and organizations dealing with these issues.
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National Site for the USDA Regional IPM Centers Information System
USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service.
Provides information about commodities, pests and pest management practices, pesticide use, IPM expertise database, state and commodity crop profiles, crop timelines, and pest management strategic plans.
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Nematode Infections of Plants
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searches for article citations in the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) on plant nematodes from January 2005 to the present. Or search for books from 2000 to the present.
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Environmental Protection Agency logoNational Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center
Environmental Protection Agency.
Offers information about environmental requirements that affect the agricultural community. Key topics include water, sustainability, pesticides, and health and safety.
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New Online Help for Managing Whiteflies
USDA. ARS News Service.
Reports on the web site Management Program for Whiteflies on Propagated Ornamentals With an Emphasis on the Q-biotype. which covers importance of crop hygiene, pre- and post-planting practices and insecticide recommendations. Also stressed is the need to control whiteflies early, before they spread to neighboring fields.
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Grasshopper on PlantNorth Dakota Field Crop Insect Management Guide
North Dakota State University. Department of Entomology.
Discusses insect pests of field crops, insecticides, biological control, storage bin treatments, and fumigation. Quick Reference Charts are available for insecticide by crop.
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Plant Health
United States Department of Agriculture.
Offers a portal to USDA information on plant diseases, pest management, weed management, and plant health research.
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Plant Viruses and Viral Diseases
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searches for article citations in the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) on plant viruses and viral diseases from January 2005 to the present. Or search for books from 2000 to the present.
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WheatRecent Advances in Wheat Head Scab Research in China
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Provides information on wheat head scab epidemiology, etiology, disease control and advances in breeding for resistance in China.
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Soybean Rust Soybean Rust: A National Agricultural Library Resource Guide
USDA. ARS. National Agricultural Library.
Provides background information, a bibliography and search queries and links to connect you to the most recent information on this devastating soybean disease.
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University Related Plant Disease and Soil Testing Services
Purdue University. Department of Botany and Plant Pathology.; Gail Ruhl.
Arranged by state, lists and provides contact information for soil testing laboratories and plant disease diagnostic services available to homeowners and commercial growers through local land-grant universities and extension offices.
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