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Figure 1. From left to right: Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaegnifolium), Black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), Hairy nightshade (Solanum physalifolium). Weeds in the nightshade family can be found in orchards and in annual crops. Silverleaf nightshade produces silver green leaves, violet flowers, and yellow berries. Black and hairy nightshades produce white flowers and black berries. UC IPM.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Silverleaf nightshade in young pistachio orchards

May 2, 2024
By Jorge A Angeles
Silverleaf nightshade, Solanum Elaeagnifolium, is perennial weed that is native to South America, Mexico, American Southwest and Southern States.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Oh Woes, in a Wet Year - Anthracnose

May 1, 2024
By Ben A Faber
So rain is greatas long as it doesn't cause problems like increased iron chlorosis, root rot, snails, erosion, too many weeds, etc., etc., etc, And now we are seeing more anthracnose. This disease is not normally much of a problem in dry California.
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View of the UC Davis Bee Haven in June

Thoughts on the Haven at Fifteen

May 1, 2024
The Haven was created in 2009: we celebrate our 15th anniversary this year. I joined the garden in 2012 and was tasked with creating an outreach and education program. Tours, social media pages, classes, and this blog soon followed.
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Thrips/TSWV Kings: Article

2024 Second Report

May 1, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the low to middle 80s F, a more unsettled and cooler pattern will return for the coming week, including a chance of localized rain showers on Saturday.
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Thrips/TSWV Fresno: Article

2024 Second Report

May 1, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the low to middle 80s F, a more unsettled and cooler pattern will return for the coming week, including a chance of localized rain showers on Saturday.
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Thrips/TSWV Merced: Article

2024 Second Report

April 30, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the low to middle 80s F, a more unsettled and cooler pattern will return for the coming week, including a chance of localized rain showers on Saturday.
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Thrips/TSWV Stanislaus county: Article

2024 Second Report

April 30, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the low to middle 80s F, a more unsettled and cooler pattern will return for the coming week, including a chance of localized rain showers on Saturday.
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Thrips/TSWV Eastern San Joaquin Co.: Article

2024 Second Report

April 30, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the low to middle 80s F, a more unsettled and cooler pattern will return for the coming week, including a chance of localized rain showers on Saturday.
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Thrips/TSWV Western San Joaquin Co.: Article

2024 Second Report

April 30, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the low to middle 80s F, a more unsettled and cooler pattern will return for the coming week, including a chance of localized rain showers on Saturday.
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