Here’s a taste of some of the latest stories about plant health, including reports of Aster yellows infecting 60% of Canadian Canola, the identification of a recent maize virus in Kenya and the development of dual disease resistant Cassava.
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- Bangladesh decodes genome of crop-killer fungus
SciDev.Net, 9 October 2012 - Scientists Identify Recent Maize Virus in Kenya
Crop Biotech Update, 10 October 2012 - Scientists Develop Dual Disease Resistant Cassava
Crop Biotech Update, 10 October 2012 - NZ: Now is time to act against guava moth
FreshPlaza.com, 10 October 2012 - Aster yellows infect 60% of canola crops [Canada]
The Battlefords News-Optimist, 12 October 2012 - Strengthening a billion-dollar gene in soybeans
Farm Industry News, 15 October 2012 - Aphids Put Out Welcome Mat for Other Pests
NAPIS Pest Tracker News, 16 October 2012 - Oilseed rape trial shows sulphur does pay
FWi- Arable News, 17 October 2012 - Intercropping with nitrogen-fixing crops leads to increased maize yields, says study
Agricultural and Biofuel News – ENN, 17 October 2012 - Light leaf spot at record levels in 2012 oilseed rape crop [UK]
Farmers Guardian, 19 October 2012
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