Resources for Fruit Growers and Nurseries
The appearance of PPV in Pennsylvania highlights the ever-present risks posed by virus diseases and serves to raise the level of awareness that all growers need to possess. Orchard sanitation and good cultural practices are key issues in the prevention of virus problems. Start with a clean orchard site, purchase clean planting material and be conscientious about keeping virus reservoirs and vectors under control. (February 2013)
AGRS-81. This 88-page pocket-sized field guide provides hundreds of photographs and descriptions of common stone fruit disease symptoms. Detailed images focus on PPV symptoms in peach, apricot, and plum fruit and leaves. Other sections describe and illustrate diseases and conditions such as bacterial spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, and nutritional disorders. Essential for all stone fruit growers. $10.00
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