Disease

Determining causal agents that threaten orchard health

From disease to pests to water,maintaining orchard health runs the gamut. ... more »

Select scab-resistant pecan varieties for home orchards

Pecans and pecan trees are quintessential parts of the southern diet and landscape, although, as reflected by its scientific name, Carya illinoinensis, the pecan tree’s native range extends beyond ... more »

UGA to begin new pecan variety trials in southeast Georgia

University of Georgia faculty will begin a series of pecan trials this winter to help identify better management practices for growers. New pecan trees will be planted at UGA College of Agricultura... more »

Clemson researcher leads national effort to combat Armillaria root rot

Stone fruits and nut crops are vital to human health, communities and economies across the United States but a fungal disease threatens to devastate these perennial tree crops and pose a national agricultural security threat. more »