PPFS-OR-W-3: Black Root Rot of Ornamentals

Paul Bachi, Julie Beale, Cheryl Kaiser, Nicole Ward Gauthier | May. 1, 2012 (Minor Revision)

Black root rot can affect a wide range of ornamentals in home and commercial landscapes, nurseries, and greenhouses. In Kentucky, this disease is commonly observed on Japanese and blue hollies, inkberry, pansy, petunia, and vinca. In addition to ornamentals, numerous vegetable and agronomic crops are susceptible.

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PPFS-OR-W-16: Rose Rosette Disease

Cheryl Kaiser, Nicole Ward Gauthier | May. 1, 2012 (New)

Rose rosette is a devastating disease that is a threat to virtually all cultivated roses (Rosa spp.) in Kentucky, regardless of cultivar. Even rose cultivars known for their exceptional disease resistance and hardiness are susceptible to rose rosette disease. Losses can occur in home and commercial landscapes, nurseries, and botanical garden plantings.

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CCD-CP-68: Corn Shocks

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Apr. 24, 2012 (Minor Revision)

Potential markets for corn shocks include farmers markets, roadside stands, and garden centers. Stores that specialize in decorative and craft items may present another marketing option. Grocery stores and other retailers who create store displays may be interested in purchasing shocks. Some Kentucky producers have had success in selling entire lawn displays that include corn shocks, along with other fall decoratives. The displays are delivered directly to the customer and set up by the grower.

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ID-118: Roses

Sharon Bale, Rick Durham, Tim Phillips, Lee Townsend, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Mar. 27, 2012 (Major Revision)

Roses have many landscape uses. They can be placed as accent plants or used to form hedges or ground covers. They offer a rainbow of colors and a variety of forms and fragrances, and their sizes range from miniatures to tall climbing plants. Roses may be grown under many climatic and soil conditions and, with care, thrive and produce flowers for many years.

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CCD-CP-6: Gooseberries and Currants

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Feb. 27, 2012 (Minor Revision)

Gooseberries and currants (Ribes spp.) are woody, multi-stemmed shrubs best known for their tart fruit. While some enjoy eating them fresh, these fruit are especially prized for use in making jellies, jams, pies, and sauces.

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ID-195: Sweetpotato Production for Kentucky

Ric Bessin, Tim Coolong, Sarah Fannin, Kenny Seebold, Tim Woods | Feb. 21, 2012 (New)

Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a member of the morningglory or Convolvulaceae family. Sweetpotatoes have their origins in tropical America, with early remains having been found in Panama, Peru and Mexico. A perennial plant in their native regions, they are typically killed by frost when grown in a temperate climate. Sweetpotatoes are true roots and not tubers as is the case with the Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum). Because they are true roots they will continue to grow and enlarge as long as the plant continues to grow.

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CCD-CP-42: Spelt

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Feb. 6, 2012 (Minor Revision)

Spelt (Triticum aestivum var. spelta) is a subspecies of wheat that is primarily used as an alternative feed grain for livestock. It is generally grown for on-farm use, often as a substitute for oats. Most of the nation's feed-grade spelt is grown in Ohio. Spelt can also be used in many of the same processed foods as soft red winter wheat (for example, pasta, high fiber cereals, and crackers). Some people with allergies to wheat are not allergic to spelt, making spelt an excellent substitute for wheat in their diets. Spelt products are available through organic and health food stores.

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PPFS-OR-W-15: Sample Submission Protocol for Diagnosis of Thousand Cankers Disease in Walnut

Paul Bachi, Julie Beale, Brenda Kennedy, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Feb. 1, 2012 (New)

Thousand cankers disease (TCD) is a fatal disease of black walnut (Juglans nigra), and most recently, butternut (Juglans cinerea). The disease complex involves a fungus that is carried to trees by the walnut twig beetle, causing numerous cankers on branches and killing trees 5 to 6 years after infection. The disease complex is widespread in the western U.S., and has recently been identified in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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PPFS-GEN-3: Damping-off of Vegetables and Herbaceous Ornamentals

Kenny Seebold, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Feb. 1, 2012 (New)

Damping-off can occur on any herbaceous crop grown from seed, including vegetables, ornamentals, and field crops. Seeds, seedlings, and young plants may be affected, resulting in poor stands in home gardens, greenhouses, and commercial fields. Losses to damping-off can be severe, especially when cool, wet weather prevails at seeding or seed emergence.

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CCD-CP-49: Woody Biomass for Energy

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Jan. 27, 2012 (New)

Biomass, when used in reference to renewable energy, is any biological (plant or animal) matter that can be converted to electricity or fuel. Woody biomass refers to biomass material specifically from trees and shrubs. It is most often transformed to usable energy by direct combustion, either alone or co-fired with coal; however, efforts are underway to develop methods to cost effectively convert woody material to liquid fuels.