Tag Archives: Identification

Not All Mildews Are Created Equal!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Sean Westerveld

By Sean Westerveld and Melanie Filotas, OMAFRA Over the last few weeks we have had a number of questions about “mildew”.  Mildew can refer to either downy or powdery mildew, and it seems that some growers have been confusing the … Continue reading →

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DNA Tests for Pathogens in Ginseng: What Can They Do?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Sean Westerveld

Laboratories in Ontario offer a range of DNA-based pathogen tests designed to identify issues in soil or other substrates. Some tests that they offer can identify a range of general pathogens in one test, while other tests can identify pathogens … Continue reading →

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Growing or collecting native forest herbs in Ontario

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Melanie Filotas

From Sean Westerveld, Ginseng and Medicinal Herb Specialist, OMAFRA: There are numerous native herbs that grow wild in forests in southern Ontario and are important medicinal plants, such as ginseng, goldenseal, and black cohosh. However, there are a number of … Continue reading →

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