Sudden Oak Death by Philip F. Harmon, Carrie L. Harmon

“…Because sudden oak death is a new disease, much about the pathogen, host range, and the disease epidemiology is unknown. …”
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Developing mRNA lipid nanoparticle vaccine effective for cryptococcosis in a murine model by Yeqi Li, Suresh Ambati, Richard B. Meagher, Xiaorong Lin

“…Abstract Cryptococcus neoformans is considered a critical fungal pathogen by the World Health Organization and developing a vaccine for cryptococcosis is a top priority. …”
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Bacterial Blight of Ficus elastica Caused by Xanthomonas by E. Vanessa Campoverde, Aaron J. Palmateer

“…Symptoms somewhat resembled those caused by Xanthomonas campestris p.v. fici, but this pathogen has never been reported to occur on Ficus elastica. …”
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Florida Biosolids: Rules for Biosolids Classes by John Hallas, Ann C. Wilkie, Cheryl L. Mackowiak

“…This 5-page fact sheet, part of the Florida Biosolids series, provides an overview of biosolids, biosolids classes, pathogen reduction, vector attraction reduction, and metal contaminants, and also discusses the purpose, applicability, and history of Chapter 62-640, Florida Administrative Code. …”
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Improving the survival under gastric conditions of a potential multistrain probiotic produced in co-culture by Marcelo Fernando Valle-Vargas, Yesica Vanesa Rojas-Muñoz, Ruth Yolanda Ruiz-Pardo, Luisa Villamil-Díaz, María Ximena Quintanilla-Carvajal

“…Our results suggested that was possible to produce a potential multistrain preparation in a lab bioreactor with high viability of L. lactis A12 (9.33 Log10 CFU/mL), high survival to gastric conditions (> 85%), and with antagonistic activity against fish pathogen. This preparation could be used as a feed additive intended for fish nutrition.…”
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Direct MALDI-TOF MS-based method for rapid identification of microorganisms and antibiotic susceptibility testing in urine specimens by Fouad Assi, Brahim Jabri, Lamia Melalka, Yassine Sekhsokh, Mimoun Zouhdi

“…Conclusion: Direct identification using MALDI-TOF MS can improve UTI management by enabling faster pathogen identification and targeted treatments, potentially reducing antibiotic resistance. …”
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Managing Pythium Blight in Overseeded Turf by Lawrence Datnoff, Carol Stiles, John Cisar

“…Early in the morning or when the humidity is high, the leaves may be covered with white, cobwebby mycelium of the pathogen, Pythium aphanidermatum. This document is PP-66, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Tea Shot-Hole Borer Euwallacea fornicatus (Eichhoff, 1868) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by You Li, Andrea Lucky, Jiri Hulcr

“…The tea shot hole borer has a symbiotic relationships with the ambrosia fungus Fusarium ambrosium (Gadd & Loos), which is also a weak plant pathogen. This 4-page fact sheet includes a diagnosis section with guidance for avoiding misidentification. …”
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Extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii lung abscess and empyema in a patient with fulminant mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia by Siyu Yang, Chaojie Wei

“…Acinetobacter baumannii is a pathogen that typically causes nosocomial infections. …”
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Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Associated with Melons by Michelle D. Danyluk, Rachel McEgan, Ashley N. Turner, Keith R. Schneider

“… Despite the manner in which they are prepared, melons are commonly consumed raw without a processing step which would eliminate pathogenic bacteria. For those concerned about the safety of melons, including cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, this 6-page fact sheet lists outbreaks associated with melons in the United States, Canada, and Europe, along with information about the location, pathogen, and incidence of illness. …”
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Lethal Bronzing Disease (LBD) by Brian W. Bahder, Ericka E. Helmick, Nigel A. Harrison, Monica L. Elliott

“…This three-page fact sheet describes the pathogen and hosts of LBD, its symptoms, how to diagnose it, and disease management practices. …”
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Sugarcane Ratoon Stunting by Philippe Rott, Sushma Sood, Jack C. Comstock, Robert A. Gilbert, Hardev S. Sandhu

“…It is caused by the bacterium Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli. This pathogen is mainly spread by infected stalk cuttings and contaminated harvesting knives. …”
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Field Identification of Citrus Canker Symptoms and Decontamination Procedures by Mongi Zekri, Megan M. Dewdney, Jamie D. Yates, Pamela Roberts

“…Citrus canker, caused by the bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, is a serious disease of citrus. …”
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Impatiens Downy Mildew by Laura Warner, Bill Schall, Aaron J. Palmateer, Natalia A. Peres

“…Downy mildews are caused by several different species of pathogens that tend to be plant-host specific. Plasmopara obducens is the pathogen that affects impatiens. …”
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Powdery Mildew on Nasturtium in South Florida by Pamela Roberts, Katherine E. Hendricks, Francesco Di Gioia, Joubert Fayette, Monica Ozores-Hampton

“…This two-page fact sheet describes the pathogen, its symptoms, and how to manage it. Written by Pamela D. …”
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Selective Antibiotic Treatment for Dairy Cow Mastitis by Kathryn Merriman, Fiona Maunsell, Corwin Nelson, Albert De Vries

“…This two-step strategy involves first identifying the pathogen, then deciding on a treatment — this would decrease the use of antimicrobials as well as treatment-associated costs for the farmer. …”
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A comprehensive review on elucidating the host disease resistance mechanism from the perspective of the interaction between cotton and Verticillium dahliae by Yalin Zhang, Lihong Zhao, Dongpo Li, Ziming Li, Hongjie Feng, Zili Feng, Feng Wei, Jinglong Zhou, Zhiying Ma, Jun Yang, Heqin Zhu

“…Abstract Verticillium wilt, caused by the infamous pathogen Verticillium dahliae, presents a primary constraint on cotton cultivation worldwide. …”
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Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Disease by Jack C. Comstock, Robert A. Gilbert

“…To date, this phytoplasm pathogen has not been identified on sugarcane in Florida. …”
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Field Identification of Citrus Canker Symptoms and Decontamination Procedures by Mongi Zekri, Holly L. Chamberlain, Pete Timmer, Pamela D. Roberts, Rosa M. Muchovej

“… Citrus canker, caused by a bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri, is a serious disease of most citrus varieties. …”
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Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (suggested common name), Homalodisca coagulata (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) by Tracy Conklin, Russell F. Mizell, III

“…It is one of the main vectors of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, a plant pathogen that causes a variety of plant diseases, including phony peach disease of peach and Pierce's disease of grape. …”
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