"We are watching evolution happen." Scientists stunned by 'remarkable' phenomenon found in trees threatened by deadly disease: 'Our new findings give us new hope' first appeared on The Cool Down.

We saw some dieback in trees coming out of winter. In some cases, it is environmental stress from drought stress and winter temperature extremes. It may also be a canker disease. Cankers infect ...

Leaf rot and foot rot are the common diseases of betel leaf, cause grievous economic losses to farmers. These diseases should be recognized accurately in the early stage to prevent the expansion of ...

Pests that are too small to be seen by the naked eye are leaving a giant problem in their wake in Maryland. Forests and ...

Quick Facts Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a new disease to the United States; scientists have been working quickly to understand its pathogenesis and test treatment options to mitigate or control damage ...

In heavily affected areas, up to 30% of beech trees are killed within seven years of contracting beech leaf disease.

Beech leaf disease, caused by a nematode, is spreading through Washington County and Maryland, threatening beech tree populations. Beech trees play a vital role in forest ecosystems, contributing ...

Left untreated, the demise of a beech tree with beech leaf disease occurs in 2-7 years.

Beech trees across the state are seeing worsening symptoms of the fast-spreading complex beech leaf disease, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth ...