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Plant Pathologist
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Plant Pathologist
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Cereal Pathology
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Plant Pathology
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Faculty Research Assistant
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Plant Pathologist
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Plant Pathologist
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Plant Clinic
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Should I leave my fig leaves on the ground?
Q: I have a big fig tree in my backyard. I have always been removing all the fallen leaves this time of the year as I was told that any dead leaves could give rise to increase in insects and plant diseases. I wonder ...