Science briefs

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Ecology of a blackberry-leafhopper-parasite system and its relevance to California grape agroecosystems

Potpourri: New strategies, funding, partnerships

Scientists score dustbusting efforts in Antelope Valley

Summer boating main source of lake's MTBE

DustBusters reduce pollution, wind erosion: Though difficult to achieve, revegetation is best way to stabilize soil

Wind barriers offer short-term solution to fugitive dust

Grape growers report losses to black-foot and grapevine decline

Verticillium survives heat in Mojave Desert alfalfa

Pest management record-keeping duties shift with computerization

Latinos improve food habits through nutrition education

Celery petiole lesion damage caused by insecticide