Ramorum Blight: A Washington Story

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This was an educational piece taped in Western Washington for the pesticide education program at Washington State University. It was produced by CAHNRS Communications at WSU. Here is a little background on the topic:

Phytophthora ramorum has the potential to become a serious and economically significant problem. We should all be on the lookout for suspicious symptoms. P. ramorum can infect many species of plants, including rhododendrons, camellias, viburnum, kalmia, and Pieris, all considered highly susceptible. Currently, the only way to confirm a SOD diagnosis is with laboratory tests. This is the story of a P. ramorum detection at Bloedel Reserve and how they worked successfully with regulators and researchers to mitigate the disease and prevent further spread.