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Which states have been affected by tar spot fungus in corn?
Which states have been affected by tar spot fungus in corn?
- California and Texas
- Florida and Canada
- All nearby states (correct)
- Illinois and Indiana
What are the symptoms of tar spot disease in corn?
What are the symptoms of tar spot disease in corn?
- Wilting stalks
- Raised black spots (correct)
- Yellowing leaves
- Shortened husks
What is the potential impact of tar spot fungus on corn yield?
What is the potential impact of tar spot fungus on corn yield?
- 5 to 10 bushels per acre yield losses
- 10 to 20 bushels per acre yield losses
- No impact on yield
- 20 to 60 bushels per acre yield losses (correct)
What percentage of the water was Mexico due under the 1906 Convention in 2013?
What percentage of the water was Mexico due under the 1906 Convention in 2013?
What would be the impact of enabling Mexico to proportionally reduce Rio Grande deliveries according to drought conditions?
What would be the impact of enabling Mexico to proportionally reduce Rio Grande deliveries according to drought conditions?
What kind of benefits would the cooperation between Mexico and the US deliver according to the text?
What kind of benefits would the cooperation between Mexico and the US deliver according to the text?
Which river is mentioned in the text as being over-allocated?
Which river is mentioned in the text as being over-allocated?
Which treaty allows Mexico to roll over any accrued deficits at the end of a five-year cycle?
Which treaty allows Mexico to roll over any accrued deficits at the end of a five-year cycle?
What caused the increased water demand on both sides of the border?
What caused the increased water demand on both sides of the border?
What percentage of its targeted amount has Mexico delivered as of 2023?
What percentage of its targeted amount has Mexico delivered as of 2023?
Which organization is partnering with PCAs to collect and analyze pest control practices in California agriculture?
Which organization is partnering with PCAs to collect and analyze pest control practices in California agriculture?
What is the main purpose of the project funded by the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?
What is the main purpose of the project funded by the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?
What is the role of PCAs in California agriculture?
What is the role of PCAs in California agriculture?
What is the significance of the Rio Grande river?
What is the significance of the Rio Grande river?
Which research center observed that some stromata specimens collected failed to germinate?
Which research center observed that some stromata specimens collected failed to germinate?
What can be used to reduce mild outbreaks of tar spot?
What can be used to reduce mild outbreaks of tar spot?
Which fungus prevented 88 percent of the tar spot fungus' stromata from germinating in trials?
Which fungus prevented 88 percent of the tar spot fungus' stromata from germinating in trials?
What is being explored as part of an integrated approach to managing tar spot disease?
What is being explored as part of an integrated approach to managing tar spot disease?
