Tomato plants are susceptible to numerous diseases and environmental challenges that can cause foliage to wilt. Learn about the possible causes of tomato wilt and discover ways to avoid these problems ...

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The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Learn to identify common culprits damaging your plants. Discover what insects could be eating your plants and how to stop it.

Carefully inspect your plant's leaves and stems as well as the surrounding surfaces. Note areas that are covered in sticky honeydew or black sooty mold, as pests are likely to be feeding nearby.

Late Blight (Phytophthora infetans)- a fungus presenting as blue-gray spots on leaves, before turning brown, and dropping away. Irregular brown ‘greasy’ spots appear on the fruit with white ‘mold’ ...

While oxalic acid is found in many plants, rhubarb leaves have an especially high concentration, making them particularly harmful. Consumption of these leaves can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea, and ...

When the scientists exposed maize plants to dust that was full of plastic bits, the PET that got into the leaves could be detected and measured after only one day. These conditions did not cause PET ...

Li and colleagues’ study demonstrates that the absorption and accumulation of atmospheric microplastics by plant leaves occurs widely in the environment, with the concentrations of these ...

Once inside the leaf (Fig. 1), microplastics move through spaces between plant cells and can also accumulate inside tiny hair-like structures, called trichomes, on the surface of leaves.

While eggplant is roasting, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes.

There are also optical devices that gauge H2O2 concentrations based on how a plant fluoresces, but they can be thrown off by the plant's chlorophyll content. That's where the new sensor comes in.