Tag: Plant pathology
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Posted on July 3, 2015
Potato, Tomato hit with late blight – Audio
/RSS FeedAmanda Gevens Extension Plant Pathologist Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (608) 890-3072 gevens@wisc.edu FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/pddc/ http://www.plantpath.wisc.edu/wivegdis/ Late […]
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Posted on June 24, 2015
Plant prowess: CALS scientists from a wide range of disciplines help forge the future of a growing field
It may look jury-rigged, but it’s cutting-edge science. In a back room in the university’s Seeds Building, researchers scan ears of corn—three at a time—on […]
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Posted on June 9, 2015
Study redefines role of estrogen in cervical cancer
Scientists have prior evidence that the hormone estrogen is a major driver in the growth of cervical cancer, but a new study examining genetic profiles […]
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Posted on June 5, 2015
Tomato blight a regular challenge – Audio
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Tomato blights in the garden Brian Hudelson, Sr. Extension Outreach Specialist Plant Diagnostic Lab Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences […]
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Posted on May 22, 2015
Pasture partnership supports organic dairy farmers across Wisconsin
Not all pastures are created equal. Some have a diverse mix of grasses and legumes. Others can be dominated by a single grass species or […]
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Posted on March 23, 2015
Biofuels research uncovers natural fungicide
Scientists at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) recently reported the discovery of a chemical compound called poacic acid that could eventually be used […]
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Posted on March 6, 2015
Insects play a role in the spread of food-born pathogens on crops
Imagine you’re standing in a sun-drenched field full of lettuce plants. There’s a gentle breeze and a smattering of tiny insects flitting about. It’s a […]
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Posted on November 25, 2014
Two CALS professors named AAAS fellows
Two CALS faculty members are among four from the UW-Madison that were recently elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). […]
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Posted on October 27, 2014
Two CALS research teams win WARF Innovation Awards
A discovery that could transform drug production and a fresh strategy for feeding a hungry world have claimed top honors from the Wisconsin Alumni Research […]
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Posted on August 8, 2014
Look for late blight on tomatoes and potatoes – Audio
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Amanda Gevens Extension Plant Pathologist Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (608) 890-3072 gevens@wisc.edu Managing Late Blight in Home Gardens […]
