Apple: Anthracnose and Bull’s-eye rot categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Apple anthracnose in early springPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Apple anthracnose is a fungal disease that impacts apple production in regions with mild year-round temperatures, abundant winter rains, and cool-humid summers. Two disease problems result from this fungal group: anthracnose […]
Apple: Bitter pit categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Apple bitter pitPhoto by: C.R. Foss Biology Bitter pit of apples is a physiological problem which results from calcium deficiency in the fruit. Depressed spots appear on the fruit surface and the tissue beneath the spot becomes brown. The spots may be […]
Apple: Burrknot categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Apple burrknotPhoto by: C.R. Foss Biology Burrknot of apples is a physiological problem which appears as a growth somewhat resembling crown gall. The roughened, warty-looking growth is comprised of root tissues. If buried with soil, burrknots may produce normal roots. Several apple varieties […]
Apple: Crown and collar rot categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Apple crown and collar rotPhoto by: J.W. Pscheidt Biology Crown rot of the rootstock and collar rot of the scion wood of apple trees is caused by a soilborne fungus. It can survive in infected tissues and plant debris, as […]
Apple: Crown gall categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Large gall on crownPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Crown gall is caused by a soilborne bacterium. The bacteria infect through wounds on the crown and roots. Young galls are fleshy, white, enlarged masses on the roots or stems. Older galls are hardened […]
Apple: Cytospora canker categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Cytospora canker spore tendrils on apple twigPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology The fungi which cause Cytospora canker attack through wounds on twigs and branches. The disease can spread to healthy tissues after the initial infection. Initial cankers are small, but enlarge quickly […]
Apple: Fire blight categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Fire blight infected leavesPhoto by: G.G. Grove Biology Fire blight is a bacterial infection which typically attacks via wounds or blossoms. Initially, twigs and flowers appear water-soaked. Infected tissues quickly turn brown to black and die, appearing scorched. Cankers can develop on […]
Apple: Fruit russeting categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Severe russetingPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Russeting is the appearance of corky, roughened, brownish or grayish areas on apple fruits. There are several possible causes for fruit russeting, including cool wet weather, frost damage, spray damage, powdery mildew infections, and some viral […]
Apple: Nectria canker (European canker) categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Mature European canker on branchPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Nectria (European) canker is a fungal disease affecting the twigs and branches of apple and pear. The fungus infects during rainy weather in the fall, attacking through leaf scars and wounds. […]
Apple: Nectria twig blight (Coral spot) categories: Apple Apple Diseases Tree Fruits revision date: 2022-12-05 12:00 Nectria twig blightPhoto by: C.R. Foss Biology Nectria twig blight is caused by a fungus which invades plant tissues through wounds and natural openings in the bark. The infections typically occur on twigs and small branches. Cankers are initially […]