Plant Diseases
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Cottony leak on cucumber. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
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Black knot on plum. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
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Scab on pecan shucks. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
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Early blight lesions on a tomato leaflet. Photo: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
Plants in the landscape and garden can seem to go from thriving to struggling overnight. What is causing your plants to wilt, turn yellow, turn brown, or grow spots? Plant disease experts with the MSU Extension Service can help you determine what is happening and how to manage it. Get science-based information about bacterial blights, mold, and fungi direct from our website or from your local Extension agent or specialist!
Publications
News
Mississippi weather can damage trees in many ways, making it crucial to select wisely when choosing trees for the landscape.
If you’re anything like me, I find any excuse to get outside. The warmer temperatures and colorful blooms are refreshing, especially after the cold winter we had! Working on outdoor chores is a great excuse to get some fresh air. Here are a few tasks you need to cross off your checklist during April:
The glorious gardening weekend we just enjoyed was certainly welcome after the recent cold weather that kept us out of the landscape.
I took advantage of the perfect weather and started on garden chores I’ve been putting off. My main accomplishment, which has been on my list for a while, was putting down fresh layers of mulch. It felt good because I have been accumulating bags of mulch, and the neatly stacked pile was pretty big.
Pat yourself on the back. You made it through the historic February ice storm! The weeklong event probably set you back on your garden chores and likely created more work for you to do. Tidy up any damage and get your spring garden in shape with these garden tasks.
The great winter storm of 2021 is finally over, and now we can finally get out into our gardens to survey the damage. And my goodness: I am getting so many questions about whether this plant or that plant is going to make it.
Success Stories
While Adams County native Monroe Sago has always loved the look of crape myrtles, he hasn’t always known how best to take care of them. His lack of knowledge was brought directly to his attention about 7 years ago.
Natchez. Rich in history, beauty, and culture, it’s the oldest incorporated city on the Mississippi River. For Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell, giving back to the town where he was born and raised just makes sense.
David Fulgham did not hesitate to show his support for the Mississippi State University Extension Service Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab when his chance came.
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