Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which states have reported cases of tar spot fungus in corn?
Which states have reported cases of tar spot fungus in corn?
- California and Texas
- New York and Pennsylvania
- Ohio and Michigan
- Illinois and Indiana (correct)
What is the impact of tar spot fungus on corn plants?
What is the impact of tar spot fungus on corn plants?
- It enhances the photosynthetic ability of corn plants
- It only affects the stalks of corn plants
- It increases grain yield by 20 to 60 bushels per acre
- It causes raised black spots on the leaves (correct)
What are stromata in relation to tar spot fungus?
What are stromata in relation to tar spot fungus?
- Structural forms of the fungus that enable it to survive the winter (correct)
- A hidden foe of the fungus
- Spores released by the fungus in the spring
- A type of corn variety resistant to tar spot fungus
What percentage of the water was Mexico supposed to receive under the 1906 Convention in 2013?
What percentage of the water was Mexico supposed to receive under the 1906 Convention in 2013?
What is the purpose of enabling Mexico to proportionally reduce Rio Grande deliveries according to drought conditions?
What is the purpose of enabling Mexico to proportionally reduce Rio Grande deliveries according to drought conditions?
What kind of benefits would cooperation between Mexico and the US deliver?
What kind of benefits would cooperation between Mexico and the US deliver?
Which river is mentioned in the text as being over-allocated?
Which river is mentioned in the text as being over-allocated?
What is the main cause of water shortages on the Rio Grande?
What is the main cause of water shortages on the Rio Grande?
Which treaty governs the use of water from the Rio Grande?
Which treaty governs the use of water from the Rio Grande?
What is the suggested solution to the challenges faced by the 1944 water treaty?
What is the suggested solution to the challenges faced by the 1944 water treaty?
Which organization funded the additional research on biological control of tar spot disease in Peoria?
Which organization funded the additional research on biological control of tar spot disease in Peoria?
What is the potential of Gliocladium catenulatum in preventing germination of tar spot fungus' stromata?
What is the potential of Gliocladium catenulatum in preventing germination of tar spot fungus' stromata?
What is the main focus of the research conducted by the scientists in Peoria?
What is the main focus of the research conducted by the scientists in Peoria?
What is the role of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria?
What is the role of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria?
Which group of professionals will be involved in the development of new educational courses for pest control advisors (PCAs)?
Which group of professionals will be involved in the development of new educational courses for pest control advisors (PCAs)?
What is the main objective of the project funded by the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?
What is the main objective of the project funded by the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?
What role do PCAs play in promoting sustainable pest management (SPM) in California agriculture?
What role do PCAs play in promoting sustainable pest management (SPM) in California agriculture?
Which crops will be included in the study conducted by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers?
Which crops will be included in the study conducted by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers?
Which organization is partnering with PCAs, commodity groups, growers, and CDFA scientists to collect and analyze pest control practices in California agriculture?
Which organization is partnering with PCAs, commodity groups, growers, and CDFA scientists to collect and analyze pest control practices in California agriculture?
What is the purpose of the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?
What is the purpose of the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?
What role do PCAs play in California agriculture?
What role do PCAs play in California agriculture?
What is the focus of the state's new pest management strategy?
What is the focus of the state's new pest management strategy?
