Post Written By Sara Villani, Extension Specialist (Apple, Grape and Ornamental Plant Pathology)

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Dr. Sara VillaniExtension Specialist (Apple, Grape and Ornamental Plant Pathology) Entomology & Plant Pathology
NC State Extension, NC State University

Leaf Spots of Bother: The Troublesome 3

Identification of apple leaf spot diseases can be a major headache for even the most experienced growers and extension …

— 7 years ago, Southern Appalachian Apples

The Ambrosia Beetle Invasion of Western NC Apple Orchards

Across Western NC there have been numerous reports of apparently healthy trees mysteriously collapsing in young high-density apple orchards. …

— 8 years ago, Extension Plant Pathology

Meet Your New Apple and Ornamental Pathologist

Greetings everyone! My name is Sara Villani and I am your new apple and ornamental pathologist at North Carolina …

— 9 years ago, Extension Plant Pathology