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blossom end rot
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Blossom End Rot

Cause: Environmental Blossom end rot results from a low level of calcium in the fruit and water balance in the plant. It is aggravated by high soil salt content or low soil moisture and is more common on sandier soils. Blossom end rot affects tomatoes, peppers, and cucurbits. Plants with blossom end rot…
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mosaic Virus
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

Virus transmitted by aphids. After feeding on an infected plant, aphids are only able to transmit this virus for very short periods of time (minutes to a few hours). In general, spread of potyviruses in the field occurs when aphid activity is high and is often very rapid and localized. Category Virus …
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Expert information on solving home garden plant problems in Sonoma County
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Article

Solving Plant Problems

March 16, 2025
By Cynthia Bailey
 The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County are available to help Sonoma County home gardeners with a wide variety of common problems seen in the home garden. We offer research-based information about pest management and cultural gardening practices to help gardeners achieve success with a healthy and…
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