First Report of Diplodia Shoot Blight and Canker Disease caused by Diplodia sapinea on Ponderosa Pine in Wyoming, USA

• Published in: Plant disease
• Main Authors: Blodgett, James T, Smith, Denise, Stanosz, Glen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2021
• Subjects: Fungi; Trees; forest; Crop Type; Pathogen detection; Causal Agent; Subject Areas

Diplodia sapinea is a common fungal pathogen that causes shoot blight and canker of naturally occurring and planted pines and other conifers throughout the world. Damage can be severe severe, affectingand affect needles, new shoots, branches, and main stems, often leading to mortality. In August 201...