Downy mildew of lima bean, caused by the oomycete, Phytophthora phaseoli, is a common disease in Delaware production areas. Proper identification and management of the disease is critical for ...

Phytophthora root and stem rot is a significant disease in many areas where soybeans are grown. It can kill and damage seedlings and plants throughout the growing season from the time of planting ...

Infected fruit are soft, easily punctured and often collapse. In some cases, infection on the fruit can show up after harvest. Because phytophthora is long-lived and requires intensive management, ...

The same disease organism also leads to blight in pepper, fruit rot in eggplant, buckeye rot in tomato, and pod blight in lima bean. However, it is not the same Phytophthora that causes late blight in ...

Phytophthora and pythium are two early-season soybean diseases that crimp yield potential ... Lumiderm insecticide seed treatment provides an additional mode of action against key insect pests ...