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Serologic survey of infectious disease agents in black bears (Ursus americanus) of California, Oregon, and Washington

Creator:

Mortenson, Jack A.

Abstract:

The causes of natural mortality and disease in free ranging black bears, Ursus americanus, in California, Oregon, and Washington are poorly known. Life history components, such as scavenging and overlapping habitat with many species of carnivores, potentially expose bears to a wide range of infectious disease agents. To date, no...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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. Title: Serologic Survey of Infectious Disease Agents in Black Bears (Ursus americanus) of California
Sudden oak death, Phytophthora ramorum

Creator:

Shaw, David Carl, 1955- and Oregon State University. Extension Service

Abstract:

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is a plant disease caused by the water mold Phytophthora ramorum. This organism causes disease in more than 100 species of trees, shrubs, herbs, and ferns.

Resource Type:

Technical Report

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Table 1.—P. ramorum hosts and diseases. Disease Host Sudden Oak Death Tanoak California black oak