Fusarium crown rot (FCR) is one of the most widespread root and
crown diseases of wheat in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) of the United
States. Our objectives were to characterize crown rot severity and
distribution throughout the PNW by conducting a survey of 210 fields
covering the diverse dryland wheat-producing...
Cymbopogon flexuosus, lemongrass, and C. martinii, palmarosa, are perennial grasses grown to produce essential oils for the fragrance industry. The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate biomass and oil yields as a function of nitrogen and sulfur fertilization, and (2) to characterize their utility for lignocellulosic ethanol compared...