A newly identified Fusarium species, F. kistleri, has been linked to severe wheat head blight and mycotoxin contamination, raising questions about grain safety monitoring.
Rhizoctonia solani causes damping-off, web blight, and root rot across diverse crops. Learn to identify symptoms, understand detection challenges, and implement effective management strategies.
Both Pythium and Phytophthora cause destructive root rot diseases, but they’re biologically different and require distinct management approaches. Learn how to distinguish them through testing.
Bacterial spot disease caused by Xanthomonas species can devastate pepper and tomato crops. Learn to identify symptoms, understand economic impact, and discover testing and management strategies.
Fire blight threatens Canadian apple and pear orchards. Learn to detect Erwinia amylovora and implement integrated management strategies.
GRBaV discovered in 2012, reduces sugar and delays ripening. Learn how to test for grapevine viruses in Canadian vineyards.
CTV has killed 100+ million trees globally. Learn how to test for citrus tristeza virus and protect Canada’s citrus imports.
PPV is regulated by CFIA in Canada. Learn how to test for plum pox virus and comply with stone fruit regulations.
INSV is the most economically damaging virus in ornamental greenhouses. Learn detection methods and management strategies.
Learn how to detect and prevent Pepino Mosaic Virus in greenhouse tomatoes through rapid testing and sanitation protocols.
