Unveiling Vascular Streak Dieback: Insights, Surveys, and Solutions

Jennifer Gray • April 16, 2024

This webinar dives into the emerging nursery problem of Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD). In this session, experts will provide a comprehensive overview, sharing insights gleaned from surveys, research updates, and practical management strategies. From understanding the timeline of recognition to discussing the fungus associated with VSD, its range of hosts, and symptoms, our speakers will cover it all. Delve into the latest research findings on identifying causal agents, fungicide efficacy trials, and cultivar screening. Whether you're a nursery owner, researcher, or simply interested in plant health, this webinar offers valuable knowledge and a platform for addressing your queries. Join us as we tackle VSD head-on and explore effective management approaches to safeguard woody ornamentals.

VSD: Introduction to an emerging nursery problem

Discover the timeline of VSD in North America, the fungus associated with VSD, the range of plant hosts on which it has been found, internal and external symptoms, and look-alike diseases.

Devin Bily



VSD of Woody Ornamentals in Virginia

The presentation will discuss the results of the two-year survey conducted by VDACS, and symptoms associated with plants that tested positive for C. theobromae.

Katy Kilbourne


Multi-State VSD survey

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has partnered with several states for a cooperative VSD nursery and environs survey. Identification of this pest within the plant trade assists with keeping populations geographically confined and determining population density and host range.

Fulya Baysal-Gurel


VSD Research Update

VSD is an emerging is an emerging threat to the woody ornamental industry. This session addresses the research updates regarding identification of the causal agent/s of the VSD, fungicide efficacy trials and redbud cultivar screening. Finally, best management practices for VSD will be discussed


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Meet the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026: Ten Industry Leaders Shaping the Future of Horticulture

By Jennifer Gray • July 23, 2025
COLUMBUS, OH – July 22, 2025 – The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and AmericanHort are proud to announce the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026, a cohort of accomplished professionals from across the green industry who are poised to take their leadership to the next level. These individuals, representing various industry segments and career paths, were selected for their commitment to horticulture and their desire to help shape the industry's future. The HRI Leadership Academy is a one-year advanced leadership program designed for experienced horticulture professionals looking to elevate their influence and expand their strategic thinking and business skills. Built around in-person classes, peer collaboration, and mentorship, this program prepares leaders to confidently navigate business challenges, drive innovation, and spark positive change in their businesses, the industry, and their communities. 

Prospecting for Biocontrols

By Jennifer Gray • March 14, 2025
It is neither economically sustainable nor environmentally acceptable to make multiple fungicide applications to protect boxwood, a key nursery crop and iconic landscape plant, from boxwood blight.
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Horticultural Research Institute Opens Grant Proposals for Fiscal Year 2026 Funding: Supporting Horticultural Innovation and Growth

By Jennifer Gray • March 10, 2025
Columbus, OH - The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the research affiliate of AmericanHort, is excited to announce that it is now accepting research grant proposals for fiscal year 2026. HRI’s competitive grants program supports projects that directly impact and advance the green industry, providing funding for research on significant topics such as plant health, pest management, understanding consumer behavior, production efficiencies, and quantifying plant benefits.
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