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Disease and Pest Management

What is Integrated Pest Management?
Integrated Pest Management is a system for establishing long-term protection from pest problems through techniques such as biological control and modification of irrigation; strategies that may result in an environment less conducive to pest development.

Gardening: Pest Management and Plant Diseases

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Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America
Description: Cornell University, a leader in integrated pest management, hosts this text and image guide to insect, disease, and weed pests of North America. The site also provides a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management(IPM).
Resource Type: Bibliographies and Web Indexes, Image Galleries, Issue Overviews, Recommended Practices
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Cornell University

Diagnosing Noninfectious Disorders of Floricultural Crops
Description: Growers must constantly solve crop-related problems. Some problems are caused by pests, others by diseases and yet others are caused by a variety of noninfectious disorders. These disorders are also called physiological or environmental diseases. Some noninfectious disorders are easy to diagnose while others are difficult or even impossible to diagnose. Identifying the causes of noninfectious disorders is like solving a puzzle and challenges growers to stretch their imaginations, make keen observations and put it all together with the help of their experience. Some noninfectious disorders are beyond help once symptoms are visible. Nevertheless, it is extremely important to reach the right diagnosis in order to avoid the problem in the future.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Ohio State University

Encyclopedia of Plants
Description: The Encyclopedia of Flowers and Plants provides information regarding the general description of the plants, the various methods of cultivation such as indoor or outdoor planting, soil and temperature requirements, pruning, and other important details, the means of propagation (seeds, cuttings, division, etc.), and the different varieties and hybrids.
Resource Type: Issue Overviews, Journal Articles, Thesauri, Glossaries, and Dictionaries
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Botany.com

European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization ( EPPO ), Organisation Europeenne et Mediterraneenne pour la Protection des Plantes ( OEPP )
Description: EPPO is an intergovernmental organization responsible for European cooperation in plant health. Founded in 1951 by 15 European countries, EPPO now has 45 members, covering almost all countries of the European and Mediterranean region. Its objectives are to protect plants, to develop international strategies against the introduction and spread of dangerous pests and to promote safe and effective control methods. As a Regional Plant Protection Organization, EPPO also participates in global discussions on plant health organized by FAO and the IPPC Secretariat. Finally, EPPO has produced a large number of standards and publications on plant pests, phytosanitary regulations, and plant protection products.
Resource Type: Consortia, Foreign Government Agencies
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization ( EPPO ), Organisation Europeenne et Mediterraneenne pour la Protection des Plantes ( OEPP )

Home and Garden Information Center
Description: A wealth of gardening information is found on this site, from plant diagnostics to invasive species alerts. Focused on the Maryland area, the resource contains information for all gardeners.
Resource Type: Bibliographies and Web Indexes, Issue Overviews
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: University of Maryland, Maryland Cooperative Extension

Hort Answers: Answers to Your Horticulture Questions
Description: This site has topical information about such subjects as flowers, fruits, houseplants, lawns, pests, soils, trees and shrubs, and vegetables.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: University of Illinois Extension

Horticulture and Home Pest News
Description: This site contains detailed information about topics such as plant diseases, tree fruits, insects, turf grass, and more from the journal.
Resource Type: Issue Overviews, Recommended Practices, Journal Articles
Resource Format: URL, WAV
Publisher: Iowa State University

Insects and Pests
Description: This site is an index to the University of Nebraska's fact sheets dealing with many insects and pests that harm humans, crops and livestock.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets, Recommended Practices, Journal Articles
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Kemper Center IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
Description: A comprehensive resource, this easy-to-use guide covers insects and diseases/disorders, and provides symptom identification, life cycle information, and integrated pest management strategies for the following: Fruits, Vegetables, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Needled Evergreens, Herbaceous Plants, Lawns, and Indoor Plants.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets, Journal Articles, Recommended Practices
Resource Format: PDF, URL
Publisher: Missouri Botanical Garden

National Gardening Association
Description: The National Gardening Association focuses on helping people become better gardeners and educators by providing the information in the form of online articles, K-12 lesson plans, libraries, how-to projects, guides, online courses, message boards and more devoted to all aspects of horticulture and plant care.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets, Journal Articles, Recommended Practices
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: National Gardening Association

On-Line Glossary of Technical Terms in Plant Pathology
Description: Definitions of terms, accompanied by references for the definitions are found on this site. Terms also include pronunciation keys available from clicking a speaker icon.
Resource Type: Thesauri, Glossaries, and Dictionaries
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Cornell University

Ornamental Plants
Description: This database contains a wide variety of information about growing plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs. Over 1800 images are included.
Resource Type: Databases and Information Systems, Fact Sheets, Recommended Practices
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Michigan State University Extension

Pests and Disease of Horticulture
Description: Pests and Disease of Horticulture is a searchable database of more than 1,100 high quality images featuring pests, diseases and other problems of plants.
Resource Type: Databases and Information Systems, Tools and Software
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Ohio State University, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science

Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
Description: This resource profiles dozens of garden pests, plant diseases, and plant deficiencies, and offers suggested remedies.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: University of Illinois

Plant Disease
Description: Part of Golden Harvest Organic's commercial Web site, this page offers suggested remedies for controlling specific plant problems.
Resource Type: Recommended Practices
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Golden Harvest Organics LLC

Plant Diseases
Description: This site provides a guide to common diseases of plants, trees, crops, fruits, turf, vegetables and more. Included are diagnostic descriptions and advice for treatment.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets, Digital Photographs, Recommended Practices
Resource Format: PDF, URL
Publisher: Iowa State University

Plant Pest Handbook: Herbs
Description: This section of the Plant Pest Handbook contains details on herb plant health problems and how to solve these problems. The page contains information on diseases afflicting herbs that are caused by fungi, nematodes, and several different specific insects.
Resource Type: Databases and Information Systems, Issue Overviews
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program
Description: This University of California provides comprehensive information about how to mangage pests, insects, mites, diseases, nematodes, and weeds, including publications, workshops, tutorials, educational programs, grants and research.
Resource Type: Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Journal Articles, Recommended Practices, Standards and Guidelines
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: University of California

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