Fruit, Orchard, and Vineyard Sanitation
PPFS-GEN-5
Fruit, Orchard, and Vineyard Sanitation
Fruit, Orchard, and Vineyard Sanitation
Authored by: David Koester Faye Tewksbury Nicole Gauthier
Abstract
Diseases can become a significant problem in commercial and home fruit plantings, resulting in premature leaf drop, fruit decay, dieback, decline, and even plant death. When diseases do occur, it is often presumed that fungicides are the most important and effective disease management tools available. However, a good sanitation program can help reduce the need for chemical controls and can improve the effectiveness of other practices for managing disease. This often-overlooked disease management tool reduces pathogen numbers and eliminates infective propagules that cause disease.
Core Details
Publication ID
PPFS-GEN-5
Status
New
Publication Date
August 1, 2013
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes