Researchers at North Carolina State University have pinpointed the Andes Mountains as the birthplace of the infamous Irish ...

Groundbreaking new research identifies the Andes as the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen, reshaping efforts to ...

North Carolina State University researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where ...

Scientists have discovered new evidence that the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine may have originated thousands ...

While blight predominantly affects potatoes, certain conditions and plant pairings, like growing cucumbers nearby, can exacerbate the problem. Blight is primarily a fungal disease that thrives in ...

Learn about a recent study that asserts the Andes Mountains in South America as the birthplace of a pathogen that has caused ...

Scientists are working on a new project to fight plant diseases transmitted by psyllids — particularly the zebra chip disease ...

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Use the pest and disease factsheets to diagnose the problems with your plants and follow the recommended solutions to treat them. The factsheets provide both organic and chemical treatments as ...

Give each plant a healthy drink of water after ... you choose to grow in your home garden." Various diseases can infect sweet potatoes, including soft rot and black rot. Some fungi that cause ...