Almond pruning wounds, bark abrasions susceptible to Ceratocystis

In the past, pruning wounds were not regarded as potential infection sites. However, in a 2-year study, pruning cuts inoculated immediately or at intervals up to 14 days were found to be susceptible to Ceratocystis canker from September through February. Broken, dead or living twigs became infected...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Beth Teviotdale, Dennis M. Harper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 1996-05-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v050n03p29