Botryosphaeria stevensii
Botryosphaeria stevensii is a fungal plant pathogen that causes cankers on several tree species including apple and juniper as well as black dead arm on grape. It causes branch dieback, possibly effecting a large portion of the tree canopy, and if severe it can kill entire plants. Prevention efforts may include careful selection of plants, including resistant cultivars, planting in well-draining loose soils, exposure to light and plant spacing to reduce moisture retention.[1]
Botryosphaeria stevensii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Dothideomycetes |
Order: | Botryosphaeriales |
Family: | Botryosphaeriaceae |
Genus: | Botryosphaeria |
Species: | B. stevensii |
Binomial name | |
Botryosphaeria stevensii Shoemaker, (1964) | |
Synonyms | |
Botryodiplodia malorum |
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References
- "Ornamental Disease Facts". Ohio State University.