more... > Plant Diagnostic Center > Fact Sheets > Louisiana Plant Pathology: Leaf and Crown Rot of Liriope [Image: liriope] Leaf and crown rot is a common problem on liriope (or lily turf) in both nursery and landscape settings. All species and cultivars of liriope are reported to be susceptible to this disease. Proper identification is the key to sucessful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of this disease. (PDF format only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Southern Bacterial Wilt [Image: southern bacterial wilt] Southern bacterial wilt (or bacterial wilt) is a destructive disease of tomato and other solanaceous crops as well as a wide range of ornamentals. Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of this disease. (PDF format only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Tomato Spotted Wilt [Image: tomato spotted wilt] Proper identification is the key to sucessful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of this disease. (PDF format only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Powdery Mildew of Mirliton [Image: mirliton] Mirliton is mainly cultivated for its fruits, but its stems, young leaves and tuberous roots are also edible. Mirliton is a warm-season crop and grows well in well-drained soils high in organic matter. Mirlitons are susceptible to a common fungal disease called powdery mildew. Use this publication to identify and manage this disease. (PDF Format Only)  more articles... Louisiana Plant Pathology: Gray Leaf Spot of Turfgrasses [Image: gray leaf spot] Gray leaf spot occurs on a wide range of turfgrasses throughout the United States. In Louisiana, it is most commonly seen on St. Augustine grass but occasionally can be a problem for Bermuda grass or centipede grass as well. This publication describes how to identify and manage this disease. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Leaf Galls of Azaleas and Camellias [Image: leaf galls] Leaf galls on azaleas and camellias are relatively common in Louisiana, especially in years with extended periods of cool, wet weather during the spring. This publication describes how to identify and manage these disease. (PDF Fomat Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Angular Leaf Spot of Strawberries [Image: Angular Leaf Spot] Angular leaf spot is a common disease of strawberries in Louisiana, particularly during periods of cool, wet weather. This publication describes the disese and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Botrytis Fruit Rot (Gray Mold) of Strawberries [Image: botrytis fruit rot] Botrytis fruit rot (or gray mold) is a common and damaging disease of strawberries in Louisiana -- particularly during periods of cool to moderate temperatures, high humidity and prolonged periods of free water on the plants. This publication describes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Entomosporium Leaf Spot [Image: Entomosporium leaf spot] Entomosporium leaf spot is a common disease of various woody ornamentals. In Louisiana landscapes, however, it is most commonly a problem on Indian hawthorn and red tip photinia. This publications describes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Citrus Scab and Sweet Orange Scab [Image: citrus scab] Two scab diseases routinely affect citrus in Louisiana. Citrus scab (also called common citrus scab or sour orange scab) has been present in the state for many years. In contrast, sweet orange scab was identified in Louisiana and Texas for the first time during the summer of 2010. This publication describes how to identify and manage these diseases. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Fig Rust [Image: fig rust] Fig rust is the most common disease of figs in Louisiana and usually develops late in the summer. Symptoms, cultural practices and options for management inlcuded. (PDF Format Only) Blast of Rice [Image: rice blast disease] Blast is the most important disease of rice worldwide and the second most important in Louisiana. Yield losses as high as 75 to 90 percent have been observed in Louisiana due to this disease. Use this fact sheet to help you identify and manage rice blast. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Early Blight of Tomatoes [Image: Early blight on tomatoes] Early blight is one of the most common diseases of tomatoes in Louisiana. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to mange it. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Oleander Leaf Scorch [Image: Oleander Leaf Scorch] Oleander leaf scorch is a deadly bacterial disease of oleander that was first reported in California in the early 1990s. Since then, the disease has been found across the southern United States and was recently reported in Louisiana. (PDF Format Only) Click for more information...