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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Boxwood Blight Insight Group (BBIG): Sanitation and Nursery Practices

By Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel • May 30, 2024

This educational session aims to equip nursery producers, gardeners, and plant health professionals with vital knowledge and strategies to combat the pervasive threat of Calonectria pseudonaviculata, the fungus responsible for the devastating boxwood blight. Boxwood blight, a serious concern for the horticulture industry, jeopardizes the health and viability of boxwood plants, significantly impacting the ornamental plant market. Addressing this issue, the webinar will delve into the critical control points in nursery production, emphasizing effective sanitation practices to prevent and manage the spread of this disease. Attendees of the webinar can expect to gain: An understanding of the lifecycle and spread of Calonectria pseudonaviculata. Insight into the latest research and developments in boxwood blight control. Practical guidance on implementing effective sanitation and preventive measures in nursery production. Strategies for identifying critical control points to mitigate the risk of boxwood blight in their operations. This webinar is essential for anyone involved in the cultivation, care, or management of boxwood