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Plant Diseases and Disorders of Lawn Grasses, Trees, Vegetables,and Ornamentals

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Plant Diseases Identification and Management

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B.S. Botany --- Miss. State Univ. M.S. Plant Pathology --- Miss. State Univ. Ph.D. Plant Pathology --- Texas A & M Univ.

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Recent Answers from Dr Stephen Vann

2009-11-21 Whitish coating on Holly Bush leaves:

Rachel: This may be powdery mildew, a very common and mostly cosmetic disease on many ornamental plants. It resembles "white fuzzy patches" or a sprinkle of baby powder. It can usually be wiped off

2009-11-20 Arborviate:

Jean: I suspect that the interior browning is normal and is related to the time of the year. Just keep an eye on it and be sure it gets a drink time to time during the winter months. We see this interior

2009-11-15 peas:

Wayne: The leaves look a bit hungry, however this symptom can be caused by several things- usually related to the roots/soil. I you have an affected plant you can sacrifice, cut into the main roots near

2009-11-14 sick Yucca plant:

Alissa: Good Morning! It's Sunday morning here. House calls? WOW. I wish, however I am in Arkansas. Sounds like the plant may have been pot bound if I understand you. When you remove it, try to remove

2009-11-13 sick Yucca plant:

Alissa: Thanks for your patience. I do not think that the "film" is a disease, but probably young tissue like the waxes on the the leaves. Consider repotting in new soil and look at the roots at the

 

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