Cytospora Canker has become a more prevalent problem for prune growers in recent years, and although pruning it out of the orchard is the number one priority regarding treatment of it, there are a few other practices that can be applied to mitigate this fungal pathogen. Watch this brief interview with Franz Niederholzer, Farm Advisor from the UC Cooperative Extension, as he shares some ideas.
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How to Control Black Heart in Pomegranate
With pomegranate harvest approaching, growers may be wondering how much fruit they are going to lose this year to “Black Heart” fruit rot. But what causes this spoiling of the fruit and how can it be prevented or minimized? Watch this brief interview with Plant Pathologist Themis Michailides at UC Davis to find out. Read more about orchard pest and disease management in California Fresh Fruit Magazine.