Are strawberries going the way of eggs? Plant disease causing shortages, may spike prices
A fungal disease is ravaging strawberry plants, forcing at least one Ohio strawberry farm to cancel its 2025 crop. Will ...
How climate change could be increasing your chance of catching a virus from sewage: New study
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Root Awakening: Papaya plant has mealy bugs
Sucking insects infesting papaya leaves How do I get rid of the white spots on my plant? Chia Teck Wah. The white masses could be mealy bugs, a type of sap-sucking pest. Use a str ...
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A double-agent microRNA regulates viral cross-kingdom infection in animals and plants
Insect miRNAs can be transferred to their host plants upon feeding. This study shows that a conserved insect microRNA plays a ...
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Are strawberries going the way of eggs? Plant disease causing shortages, may spike prices
"Please say a prayer for all strawberry growers." Disease is making it a challenge for Ohio farms to get healthy strawberry plants this year. Are strawberries going the way of eggs? Due to bird ...