Caused by a fungus, it is a common plant disease that affects a number of plants, including lilacs, apples, grapes, cucumbers ...

Let’s talk about two of the main classifications of plant diseases — biotic and abiotic — and the differences between them. The term “abiotic” means “without life.” Examples include ...

The biological pathogen federal authorities accuse two Chinese nationals of smuggling into the U.S. was not likely an act of ...

Botrytis cinerea is a common disease that requires cool, moist environmental conditions. It produces a velvety gray mat of spores on plants. I typically see botrytis form on annual flowers under ...

Spring is often known as the season of new beginnings, but plant diseases can make your gardens look like they’re already coming to an end. Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician at Iowa ...

The majority of insect damage is cosmetic, only hurting the appearance of the plant. Here are a couple of insects (and a disease) you should look out for and how to protect against them.

But did you know it's not just a disease in the animal kingdom? Plants can get cancer too. While cancer doesn't affect plants like it does us, it can cause costly problems for horticultural and ...