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  • Abutilon Mosaic 
    Nelson, Scot C (University of Hawaii, 2008-06)
    This virus-transmitted mosaic is considered a "beneficial plant disease" because of the attractive variegation it produces in the foliage of affected Albutilon species.
  • An Ally in the War Against Nematode Pests: Using Sunn Hemp as a Cover Crop to Suppress Root-knot Nematodes 
    Hooks, Cerruti R2; Wang, Koon-Hui; Fallon, Declan (University of Hawaii, 2006-04)
    Integration of a leguminous cover crop and green manure species into a nematode management program is described.
  • Anthracnose of Avocado 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2008-11)
    This ubiquitous disease reduces avocado fruit shelf life and negatively affects fruit quality, taste, and marketability. Symptoms, pathogen biology, and integrated disease management techniques are discussed; some of the ...
  • Anthurium Decline: Options for Controlling Burrowing Nematode 
    Sipes, Brent; Kuehnle, Adelheid; Lichty, Joanne; Sewake, Kelvin; Hara, Arnold (University of Hawaii, 2004-06)
    Control considerations when preparing a new planting or managing the pest in an established planting are discussed.
  • Awa Dieback in Hawaii 
    Nelson, Scot C (University of Hawaii, 2000-12)
    A severe disease of the kava plant caused by cucumber mosaic virus is described. Symptoms are illustrated and integrated disease management options are discussed.
  • Awa Root-Knot Disease 
    Nelson, Scot C; Sipes, Brent S; Serracin, Mario; Schmitt, Donald P (University of Hawaii, 2001-03)
    Symptoms are described and prevention strategies given for this nematode disease of kava plants.
  • Bacterial Leaf Blight of Aglaonema 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2009-01)
    Symptoms and management of Dickeya chrysanthemi, a potentially serious problem for various ornamental foliage plants in Hawaii, are discussed.
  • Bacterial Leaf Blight of Fishtail Palm 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2009-01)
    A relatively recently described disease of Caryota palm species is illustrated, and its managment is discussed.
  • Bacterial Leaf Blight of Panax (Polyscias guilfoylei) 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2011-09)
    This article discusses bacterial leaf blight of panax in Hawai‘i, the pathogen and hosts, the disease cycle and epidemiology, and integrated management practices.
  • Bacterial Leaf Spot of Hibiscus in Hawaii 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2011-08)
    This publication describes a bacterial leaf spot disease of hibiscus caused by Pseudomonas cichorii that commonly occurs in wet Hawaiian landscapes. It describes the pathogen, the disease symptoms, and factors contributing ...
  • Banana Bunchy Top Virus 
    Ferreira, Stephen A; Trujillo, Eduardo E; Ogata, Desmond Y (University of Hawaii, 1997-12)
    Symptoms and control options for this important aphid-transmitted disease of banana are described.
  • Black Flag of Noni (Morinda citrifolia) Caused by a Phytophthora Species 
    Nelson, Scot C (University of Hawaii, 2004-09)
    Noni fruit is important in traditional Hawaiian medicine. This recently noticed disease that kills the tree's foliage is described, and management options are suggested.
  • Black Leaf Streak of Banana 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2008-09)
    This disease, also known as black Sigatoka, caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella fijiensis, is the most important disease of banana worldwide. The publication discusses its life cycle and epidemiology, illustrates its ...
  • Blueberry Rust 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2008-10)
    Experimental plantings of blueberry at high elevations on Hawaii were struck by a rust fungus, Naohidemyces vaccinii, which caused great damage in 2007 despite fungicide applications. The disease cycle, symptoms, and ...
  • Boron Deficiency of Palms in Hawaii 
    Patnude, Eric; Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2012-04)
    This publication describes boron deficiency, one of the most common palm deficiencies in Hawai‘i. A deficiency in boron limits and distorts the foliar growth of many palm species. This paper describes the typical symptoms ...
  • Boron Deficiency of Papaya 
    Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2012-07)
    This article illustrates the importance of boron in papaya development, symptoms of deficiency and management of crops.
  • Burrowing Nematode, a Major Pest in the Tropics 
    Sipes, BS; Schmitt, DP; Nelson, SC (University of Hawaii, 2001-04)
    Radopholus similis is a serious pathogen affecting a wide range of plants grown in Hawaii. Control options in nursery crops, including anthurium, and field plantings are discussed.
  • Burrowing Nematode on Anthurium: Recognizing Symptoms, Understanding the Pathogen, and Preventing Disease 
    Uchida, JY; Sipes, BS; Kadooka, CY (University of Hawaii, 2003-04)
    Radopholus similis is a serious pathogen affecting a wide range of plants grown in Hawaii. This publication is a thorough discussion of the problem and possibilities for its control.
  • Cassytha filiformis 
    Nelson, Scot C (University of Hawaii, 2008-07)
    This plant has many positive uses but can be a severe pathogen of coastal plants in Hawaii and the Pacific region. The distinction between it and two similarly parasitic dodders (Cuscuta spp.) is made, and control options ...
  • Cephaleuros Species, the Plant-parasitic Green Algae 
    Nelson, Scot C (University of Hawaii, 2008-08)
    Two species of horticultural importance, causing leaf and fruit spots, are known in Hawaii, affecting guava, avocado, and other plants.

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