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New Growing Produce Article on Basil Downy Mildew
Check out our latest extension article on basil downy mildew control, the current state of resistant varieties, and how we are working to keep ahead of the disease. https://www.growingproduce.com/crop-protection/disease-control/research-finding-better-ways-to-deal-with-basil-downy-mildew/
Rutgers Scientists Develop New CRISPR Basil
A Breakthrough in Sweet Basil: Rutgers Secures Patent for Downy Mildew Resistance Exciting news for anyone who enjoys sweet basil: Our team at Rutgers University has achieved a major milestone … Read More
USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative Reflections
A Look Back on Our USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative Grant: “Investigating the genetic basis of downy mildew and bacterial leaf spot resistance in basil (Ocimum spp.) using advanced genomic … Read More