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This year, we have released a new extension publication covering everything you need to know about Mummy Berry Management in the Pacific Northwest. It briefly describes the mummy berry disease cycle and covers available management methods.

If you’d like to learn more about the biology and life history of fungi, I will be presenting a talk about Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi, causal agent of mummy berry disease, at the upcoming Oregon Mycological Society meeting this Monday, June 22 in Portland, … Continue reading →

Quick Update: Apothecia counts are low in Corvallis and Eugene, at the 2 sites I’ve checked. I’m expecting that we’ll be down to zero by next week. I’ll keep you updated when I check the fields this week.

There are still apothecia developing at the Botany and Plant Pathology Field Lab in Corvallis, OR. This is a really long sporulation period!! Additionally, there are apothecia in Eugene. They were first sighted on March 20, 2015 and new ones … Continue reading →

Apothecia have been found at the BPP Field Lab in Corvallis, OR. Have you found them where you live? Leave a comment in the space below! We’re getting ready to collect data from our field trials. Make sure your blueberries … Continue reading →