An emerging fungal disease is spreading across the globe and affecting the blueberry industry.

Powdery mildew is an economically important disease caused by c. 1000 different fungal species. Erysiphe vaccinii is an emerging powdery mildew species that is impacting the blueberry industry.

First Report of Causing Black Shoot Rot of Raspberry in Nursery Production in the United States and Worldwide.

Commercial production of raspberry () transplants is almost exclusively accomplished through clonal propagation. One system involves forcing young shoots to grow from roots. The shoots are cut and rooted in propagation trays and referred to as tray plants.