Gardening

downy mildew
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Downy Mildew

Downy mildews, including Peronospora and Plasmopara spp., are pathogenic water molds (oomycetes) that primarily damage foliage. Hosts include cane berries, roses, various herbaceous ornamentals, and many fruit, grain, and vegetable crops. CategoryFungiSigns/SymptomsDowny mildew causes pale green to…
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Brown, scorched-looking leaves are symptoms of fire blight in trees in the apple and pear family. Photo: Sebastian Stabinger
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Fire Blight

 Fire blight is a common and frequently destructive disease of pome fruit trees and related plants.  The disease can destroy limbs and even entire shrubs or trees. Caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. Pear (Pyrus species) and quince (Cydonia) are extremely susceptible.  Apple, crabapple …
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fusarium wilt
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Fusarium Wilt

Fungus.  Various host-specific forms of Fusarium oxysporum can kill infected plants. Hosts include asparagus, bean, cabbage, cantaloupe, pea, tomato, and watermelon. There are many varieties of host plants with resistance to Fusarium wilt.Like verticillium, causes leaf…
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blight
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Late Blight on Potatoes

Late blight of potato was responsible for the Irish potato famine of the late 1840s. Late blight is caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans. Oomycetes are fungus-like organisms also called water molds, but they are not true fungi. CategoryFungiSigns/SymptomsLesions appear as small dark green water…
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powdery mildew
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Powdery Mildew

 Powdery mildew is a common disease on many types of plants and is prevalent in many areas of California. Infection occurs when fungus contacts a suitable host and environmental conditions are favorable. Infections spread as spores produced in these white patches move by wind and splashing rain to other…
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California Poppies
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Find a UC Master Gardener Program

Thank you for your interest in the UC Master Gardener Program! Programs are based in your local UC Cooperative Extension office. Select your county below to be redirected to a local UCCE office website for more information.If you are interested in becoming a UC Master Gardener, note that training times and…
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