Tar spot is caused by a fungal infection. In spring, spores are released from the fungus. They become airborne in the wind, ...

Globally, hundreds of thousands of people are affected every year with Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cryptococcus neoformans, Pneumocystis jirovecii, endemic dimorphic fungi and ...

Cankers are caused by a fungi or bacteria. Most pathogens are unable to penetrate bark directly, making vigorous, healthy trees better able to avoid them. Canker pathogens take advantage of ...

Urban trees lining streets fare better in dry spells than those in parks – now it seems that leaky water pipes are the reason ...

Anthracnose is a common spring disease on maple trees. Several different fungi can cause the symptoms we describe as anthracnose.

Millions of Aussies are being warned to think twice when using a popular garden product, as it could be infested with a ...

Have you noticed discoloration on your maple tree leaves this year? You aren't the only one. Here's what you should know ...

The global demand for food is continuously increasing. The use of artificial intelligence can vastly improve the field of agriculture. Computer vision can help detect issues with crops. This work ...

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has recently issued five new advisory leaflets dealing with fruit tree diseases. “Leaf Scorch, Glassiness, and Bitter Pit of Apples” (No. 203) gives ...

Historic cemetery, Mount Mora, fights tree disease by replanting native trees By Rebecca Evans June 28, 2025 1:01 pm Published June 28, 2025 10:00 am ...

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth ...