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Patrolling for...diseases

By Elia, Laura
Publication: American Fruit Grower
Date: Friday, March 1 2002
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PEST MANAGEMENT

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Keeping a close eye on your crop is key to rooting out a potential pest problem before it starts. In the third of

a four-part series, we take a look at identification and control measures you can take to win the war on diseases.

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CROWN ROT

Cause: Phytophthora

Description: This disease affects most fruit and nut trees. Cankers appear on the soil line. Leaves turn yellow, then red and purple. New or replanted orchards are especially susceptible.

Found: Warm, moist climates

Possible Controls: Fixed copper, Aliette (fosetyl-al, Aventis)

DOWNY MILDEW

Cause: Plasmopora viticola

Description: Young infected leaves have small, greenishyellow spots which will become pale. On the underside of the leaf, a dense white fungus develops. Severely infected leaves will turn brown and wither before dropping. Fruit will turn brown and soft, becoming covered with growth before wrinkling and darkening.

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