Research Publication 2020

Baysal-Gurel F, Jennings C, and Simmons T. 2020. Evaluation of fungicides for the control of boxwood blight, 2020. Plant Disease Management Reports 15:OT002. https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/trial/PDMR/volume15/

Castroagudín VL, Weiland JE, Baysal-Gurel F, Cubeta MA, Daughtrey ML, Gauthier NW, LaMondia J, Luster DG, Hand FP, Shishkoff N, Williams-Woodward J, Yang X, LeBlanc N, and Crouch JA. 2020. One clonal lineage of Calonectria pseudonaviculata is primarily responsible for the boxwood blight epidemic in the United States. Phytopathology 110:1845-1853. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-04-20-0130-r

Castroagudín VL, Yang X, Daughtrey ML, Luster DG, Pscheidt JW, Weiland JE, and Crouch JA. 2020. Boxwood blight disease: A diagnostic guide. Plant Health Progress 21:291-300. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-06-20-0053-DG

Gouker FE, Guo YH, and Pooler MR. 2020. Using acetone for rapid PCR-amplifiable DNA extraction from recalcitrant woody plant taxa. Applications in Plant Sciences 8:e11403. https://doi.org/10.1002/aps3.11403

Hall CR, Hodges AW, Khachatryan H, and Palma MA. 2020. Economic contributions of the green industry in the United States in 2018. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 38:73-79. https://doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898-38.3.73

Hall CR, and Knuth MJ. 2020. An update of the literature supporting the well-being benefits of plants: Part 4 – available resources and usage of plant benefits information. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 38:68-72. https://doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898-38.2.68

LaMondia JA. 2020. Curative fungicide activity against Calonectria pseudonaviculata, the boxwood blight pathogen. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 38:44-49. https://doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898-38.2.44

LaMondia JA, and Maurer K. 2020. Calonectria pseudonaviculata conidia dispersal and implications for boxwood blight management. Plant Health Progress 21:232-237. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-04-20-0024-RS

Sacher GO, Weiland JE, Putnam ML, Crouch JA, and Castroagudin VL. 2020. Confirmation of Calonectria pseudonaviculata causing boxwood blight of Buxus cultivars in Oregon. Plant Disease 104:1862. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-01-20-0078-pdn

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In the Lab and the Landscape at the National Arboretum: Boxwood Genomics and AI Solutions for Blight Detection and Protection

By BBIG • 23 Feb, 2024

The Boxwood Blight Insight Group (BBIG) invites horticulturists, researchers, and plant enthusiasts to join an insightful webinar titled, "In the Lab and the Landscape at the National Arboretum: Boxwood Genomics and AI Solutions for Blight Detection and Protection." This webinar will offer an exploration of the latest boxwood research from the National Arboretum, with a focus on the intersection of boxwood breeding, genomics, and machine learning. Webinar Highlights: Cutting-edge Genomics Research: Learn about the latest developments in boxwood genomics and breeding strategies aimed at identifying genetic resistance to boxwood blight. Gain insights into current methodologies and breakthroughs at the National Arboretum. AI Solutions for Blight Detection: Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing the detection and protection of boxwood in both laboratory settings and natural landscapes. The seminar will showcase innovative AI methods for recognizing and combatting boxwood blight, presenting a glimpse into the future of plant disease management. Engaging Presentation: Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions fostering a collaborative environment for learning and idea exchange.

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By Dr. James LaMondia • 23 Aug, 2023

The Boxwood Blight Insight Group is pleased to host the next webinar in their on-going efforts to assist the industry manage boxwood health in the nursery and in landscapes.

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