Christmas tree lovers and growers could one day admire new varieties that look great and are resistant to a deadly disease that kills popular firs, thanks to research by WSU scientist Gary Chastagner.
WSU is working with the Port of Tacoma and the Washington State Department of Agriculture to eradicate the invasive Mediterranean vineyard snail at the port using steam.
Cancer-fighting drugs used on humans help plants fight disease as well. That discovery reveals a mechanism that could help scientists develop new ways for plants to battle infection.
Researchers combine forces to find nonchemical, natural solution in stopping parasitic worms that cause huge damage to potatoes, grapes, onions and other crops.
WSU virologist Hanu Pappu has dedicated his life to lessening the negative impacts of plant viruses. His contributions in phytomedicine have resulted in a prestigious Humboldt Research Award.
By Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. Soil pathogen testing – critical to farming, but painstakingly slow and expensive – will soon be done accurately, quickly, inexpensively and onsite, thanks to research that Washington State University scientists are sharing.
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human and Resource Sciences WAPATO, Wash. – Something in the soil was destroying Andrew Schultz’ grapevines.