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Cucurbit Downy Mildew
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of cucurbit downy mildew.
Commercial Luffa Sponge Gourd Production
Luffa are tropical, vining plants that produce large fruits similar to cucumbers. When young and …
Corn Earworm in Strawberries
This publication covers the corn earworm in strawberries and its impact in North Carolina.
Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase (PPO) Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor herbicide injury.
Flower Thrips in Strawberries
This factsheet describes the biology and management of thrips in strawberries.
North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
Spotted Wing Drosophila in Strawberries
This factsheet describes the biology and management of spotted wing drosophila in strawberries.
Management of Yellow Nutsedge in Sweetpotato
This publication discusses the impacts of yellow nutsedge on sweetpotato crops and includes information on …