Fungi and Viruses in Nurseries and Greenhouses

May 18, 2011

UC ANR’s Easy On-Site Tests for Fungi and Viruses in Nurseries and Greenhouses free, downloadable publication is designed to help nursery and greenhouse growers save money and time.  Written in a logical and easy to follow format, topics include:

  • Root and crown decay fungi
  • Tospoviruses
  • Pathogen test kits
  • Using the ELISA test kits
  • Collecting root decay samples
  • When to use test kits
  • Establishing an overall disease monitoring program
  • And more

Growing media can be a major source of pathogens unless properly treated. Shown here, potting mix is being pasteurized by piping strem into the bottom of the cart. Photo by Jack Kelly Clark
Growing media can be a major source of pathogens unless properly treated. Shown here, potting mix is being pasteurized by piping strem into the bottom of the cart. Photo by Jack Kelly Clark

By Chris M. Webb
Author - Technical Specialist
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