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Miscellaneous diseases and disorders diseases; Peach tree short life Complex of ring nematode, bacterial canker, Cytospora canker, and/or cold injury References
Peach leaf curl is a plant disease characterized by distortion and coloration of leaves and is caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans, [1] which infects peach, nectarine, and almond trees. T. deformans is found in the United States , Europe , Asia , Africa , Australia , and New Zealand . [ 2 ]
In the United States, $2.5 to 3 million dollars are lost because of peach leaf curl. Sixty to ninety percent of peach shoots in Italy can be infected by T. deformans. [14] Although peach leaf curl is mostly manageable with fungicide spraying in dry climates, [4] improper timing or incomplete coverage of the crop can result in control failure. [11]
There are other benefits, too, most notably stopping the spread of fungal diseases and pests. "Peach trees are pretty susceptible to these, and airflow is one of the best natural preventatives ...
Peach scab, also known as peach freckles, [1] is a disease of stone fruits caused by the fungi Cladosporium carpophilum. [2] The disease is most prevalent in wet and warm areas especially southern part of the U.S. as the fungi require rain and wind for dispersal. [ 3 ]
Shot hole disease is a major concern of the stone fruit industry. It is estimated that 80% of the California almond crop may be infested with shot hole disease, resulting in a potential yield loss of 50-75%. [3] In the 1930s, it was found that applications of Bordeaux mixture reduces shot hole disease on peaches from 80% to 9%.
Peach trees also need well-draining, fertile soil. A healthy dose of compost, incorporated into the bed before planting, will improve the drainage of clay, increase the water-holding capacity of ...
Plant Health Care (PHC) is multi-dimensional management strategy for tree and plant care to preserve the vitality of the urban and community forest. [11] Arborists and Plant Health Care Specialists apply a broad range of techniques by selecting and integrating treatment options that protect and enhance the health, structure, and appearance of ...