Plantwise Blog

Ufra disease has broken out in the Ayeyarwady region of Myanmar. The partial emergence and distorted panicles are due to nematode infection.

Here’s a taste of some of the latest stories about plant health, including the insect-resistant maize that could increase yields and decrease pesticide use in Mexico, nematodes that are threatening rice in the Ayeyarwady Region of Myanmar and a study into how salt-loving plants could contribute to sustainable global food production.

Click on the link to read more of the latest plant health news!

• Stem nematode threatens rice in Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar
  International Association for the Plant Protection Sciences, 18^th November 2014

• The red spot threatens Peru’s organic bananas
  Fresh Plaza, 18^th November 2014

• Insect-resistant maize could increase yields and decrease pesticide use in Mexico
  EurekAlert – Agriculture, 17^th November 2014

• India: Decline in citrus fruit production causes concern
  Fresh Plaza, 17^th November 2014

• Considerable growth and good prospects for Colombia’s citrus production
  Fresh Plaza, 14^th November 2014

• Ghana: Adopt best practices to control diseases-Cocoa farmers urge
  SPY Ghana, 13^th November 2014

• Kenya: Plant Varied Crops, Nakuru Farmers Told
  The Star, 12^th November 2014

• Improving bananas by mixing strategies
  Promusa, 12^th November 2014

• Nigeria: NAFDAC Cautions Farmers On Pesticides
  AllAfrica News: Food and Agriculture, 12^th November 2014

• Salt Loving Plants to Help Sustainable Global Food Production
  Crop Biotech Update, 5^th November 2014

See more plant health news on the Plantwise Knowledge Bank.

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