Scab is the most common and damaging pecan disease. It is caused by the fungus, Cladosporium caryigenum. The fungus forms small, circular, olive-green to black spots on leaves, leaf petioles and nut ...

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) cultivation faces significant threats from fungal pathogens, most notably Venturia effusa, the causal agent of pecan scab. Understanding the genetic diversity of both host ...

SOMERVILLE, TEXAS, March 27, 2024- The Pecan Breeding and Genetics Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) recently completed a $2.5 million laboratory ...

There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine. If you’d like to produce your own pecans, November through March is an ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - I was at Mrs. Hattie’s home in Lufkin many years ago, admiring her productive pecan trees. She had two pecan trees. One in the front yard and another in the back yard. Both were ...