Enzymes in Fungi May Offer Natural Insect Control
USDA scientists identify enzymes in insect eating fungi that could help farmers curb corn cabbage wheat pests. They envision inserting enzymes into fungi and mass producing fungal spores to spray on crops with safety for plants and the environment. Laboratory tests show fungi killed about half of target insects in four days. BRDC supports further development and patent filing.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Timothy D. Leathers
Agricultural Research Service
Subhash C. Gupta
Leathers
Hugiecs
Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation
Combanies, Universities and
Peoria Center
BRDC
J. Grant Brewen
Maryland hosts joint seed science meeting in Annapolis
The Maryland Department of Agriculture will host the annual AOSA and SCST meeting June 7 to 15 at the Annapolis Holiday Inn. Attendees from the United States, Canada, Denmark and Australia will discuss seed testing, germplasm databases, seed identification and tetrazolium use. Tours to Crop Genetics International Research Farm on Maryland's Eastern Shore are planned. For info call 841-5960.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture
Association of Official Seed Analysis
AOSA
Society of Commercial Seed Technologists
SCST
Annapolis Holiday Inn
United States
Canada
Denmark
Australia
AQSA
Northwest
Crop Genetics International
Maryland
Tree Seedlings For Sale By Maryland Forest Service
The Maryland Forest Park and Wildlife Service offers evergreen varieties including white pine loblolly pine Virginia pine and spruce along with deciduous options such as dogwood crabapple ash black walnut sawtooth oak black locust and alder. For information call the Frederick Forestry Project office at 473 8417.
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Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service
Frederick Forestry Project
Garden club hosts flower show and June meeting
The Taskers Chance Garden Club met and held an M-club flower show judged by Mrs. James R. Moxley and Mrs. Charles Lanner. Hosting was by Mrs. Christopher Kline. Blue ribbons went to Mrs. Charles Conley, Mrs. Richard Crouse, Mrs. Arnold McGreevy, and Mrs. Libby Richards. The June meeting will be at Mrs. Charles Conley’s home.
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Taskers Chance Garden Club
James R. Moxley
Charles Lanner
Christopher Kline
Charles Conley
Richard Crouse
Arnold McGreevy
Libby Richards
Seeds may be bad for home gardeners say seed expert
Steve Solomon of Harrowsmith warns seed packets yield uneven results and that small retailers are treated as uncritical. He says primary growers, mainly large corporations, supply merchandisers who ship to the public, while farmers gain the most profit and ungerminated seeds can look identical. Buy from reputable companies to avoid poor seed quality.
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Steve Solomon
Harrowsmith
Garden and Farm
Mr. Solomon
Two pests nag housesplants fungus gnats and springtails
Fungus gnats and springtails menace indoor houseplants despite low damage. Gnats molt through life stages in moist soil, multiply rapidly, while springtails mainly feed on decaying matter and pose little threat. Begin with sterile soil, then targeted pyrethrin sprays and soil drying to curb infestations.
Lyme disease threat becomes real in Maryland study
A statewide deer tick survey in Maryland found deer ticks are present and can carry Lyme disease. Frederick County shows low tick numbers but officials urge vigilance and prevention. Ticks go through larva, nymph, and adult stages with a two year life cycle. People should check for ticks, wear light clothing, use repellents, and remove ticks promptly with tweezers.
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Maryland
Department of Natural Resources
Frederick
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