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Seedling Diseases of Lucerne

Fusarium Wilt

 

It has been estimated in studies in the United States that 24010 of the forage and 90/o of the seed yield of lucerne are lost annually through disease. Although no data have been gathered, losses of these magnitudes could also be occurring in southern Queensland.

Diseases reduce yield, forage quality . . . → Read More: Seedling Diseases of Lucerne

Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis cytology Photo by Nephron on Wikimedia

What is Aspergillus?

Aspergillus is a fungus (or mould) that is very common in the environment. It is found in soil, on plants and in decaying plant matter. It is also found in household dust, building materials, and even in spices and some food items. There . . . → Read More: Aspergillosis

Cryptosporidium enteritis

Cryptosporidiosis life cycle. Image from Wikimedia

Cryptosporidium enteritis

Cryptosporidium enteritis is an infection of the small intestine with the parasite Cryptosporidium that causes diarrhea.

Causes Cryptosporidium has recently been recognized as a worldwide cause of diarrhea in all age groups. Its major impact has been among those with weakened immune systems, including: People . . . → Read More: Cryptosporidium enteritis

Prostate Cancer Intro and FAQ

Location of the prostate.

The prostate

The prostate is a small gland that sits below the bladder and is found only in men. A normal prostate is about the size of a walnut and feels rubbery and smooth. The prostate gland produces most of the fluid that makes up semen. It surrounds a . . . → Read More: Prostate Cancer Intro and FAQ

Symptoms of depression

Distinguishing depression from an occasional ‘down’ mood

Depression is a common experience. We have all felt ‘depressed’ about a friend’s cold shoulder, misunderstandings in our marriage, tussles with teenage children- sometimes we feel ‘down’ for no reason at all.

However, depression can become an illness when:

the mood state is severe it lasts for . . . → Read More: Symptoms of depression

Symptoms of Bi polar

Van Gough was thought to have had Bi Polar disorder.

What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is the name used to describe a set of ‘mood swing’ conditions, the most severe form of which used to be called ‘manic depression’. The term describes the exaggerated swings of mood from one extreme to . . . → Read More: Symptoms of Bi polar