Daily Archives: July 6, 2009

Late Blight — Irish Potato Famine Fungus — Attacks U.S. Northeast Gardens And Farms Hard

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Late blight — a destructive infectious disease that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s — is killing tomato and potato plants in gardens and on commercial farms in the eastern United States. In addition, basil downy mildew is … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Seagrass Threatening Future Of Coastal Ecosystems Globally

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

An international team of scientists warns that accelerating losses of seagrasses across the globe threaten the immediate health and long-term sustainability of coastal ecosystems. The team has compiled and analyzed the first comprehensive global assessment of seagrass observations and found … Continue reading →