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OSU Extension supports nursery and greenhouse producers with science-based information on plant production, pest and disease management and environmental controls. We offer research, tools and training to help growers improve efficiency, plant health and sustainability in controlled environments.

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Disease Prevention and Diagnosis For Nursery Crops online course

There are many important pathogens that can cause plant disease in nurseries. Take this self-paced certification course offered in English and Spanish to learn how to prevent the introduction and spread of these microorganisms by implementing best management practices. For nursery managers and frontline workers with years of experience in the nursery industry, this course can help demonstrate your knowledge and educational credentials.

Nov 2025 | Online resource

Disease Prevention and Diagnosis For Nursery Crops online course

There are many important pathogens that can cause plant disease in nurseries. Learn how to prevent the introduction and spread of these microorganisms by implementing best management practices. Learn from this self-paced certification course offered in English and Spanish. Many nursery managers and frontline workers have years of experience in the nursery industry, so this course can help demonstrate their knowledge and educational credentials.

Nov 2025 | Online resource

Is there a Spanish resource with technical plant terms?

Q: Do you know of a good Spanish resource with technical plant terms, maybe a college or university text we can create a dictionary from? I work at a greenhouse and am trying to open bilingual communications. At the moment, ...

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Preventing Phytophthora Infestations in Restoration Nurseries

By Norma Kline ​​​​​​Marianne Elliott Jennifer Parke Dan Stark David C. Shaw ​​​​​​​and Alicia Christiansen

Phytophthora species are water molds that can kill plants. They can spread undetected in container plants and equipment. Once they are introduced to an ecosystem, it's difficult or impossible to eradicate them. Nurseries can help prevent the spread of Phytophthora by following some simple steps.

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Unconfirmed spotted lanternfly sighting prompts reminder for vigilance

Until a physical specimen is collected and confirmed, spotted lanternfly is not considered present in Oregon.

Kym Pokorny, Chris Branam | May 22, 2025 | News story

OSU research vital for Oregon's nursery industry success

Researchers in the OSU Agricultural Experiment Station and OSU Extension Service provide a wealth of resources, including publications and expert advice, to help nursery and greenhouse operators stay informed about best practices and new developments in the industry.

Lloyd Nackley, Shawn Donkin, Sam Angima | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Olea project supports development of Oregon’s olive industry

The goal is to grow as many olive cultivars as possible in a field evaluation and to select cultivars best adapted to the region.

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Jan 2025 | Impact story

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Lloyd Nackley
Nursery Researcher

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Jay W. Pscheidt
Professor and Statewide Extension Plant Pathology Specialist
Luisa Santamaria
Nursery Pathology Specialist, Bilingual Educator
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Flavorless saffron?

Q: We just finished harvesting our first good crop of saffron crocus from our yard. We often get many plants but only a few flowers. This year, we got about 50 blooms over a few weeks. After drying for a few days, we ...

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