Diagnosing Apple Tree Crown Gall
根癌土壤杆菌
症状
- Crown gall is caused by a soil-borne bacterium that enters tree wounds caused by mower damage, 修剪, 弗罗斯特裂缝, insects or planting damage.
- The bacteria stimulate the tree to produce plant hormones that cause a tumor or gall to form.
- The galls most commonly occur on the roots or on the trunk near the soil line.
- At first, the galls appear light-colored and spongy.
- As the galls mature, they turn dark brown and woody.
Management and other important facts
- No cure exists for the disease, and it may kill a young apple tree by girdling the stem.
- A mature apple tree may be able to tolerate crown gall.
- Carefully inspect apple trees to avoid purchasing a tree infected with crown gall.
- If a recently planted tree develops crown gall, remove the tree and adjacent soil; the bacteria can persist for several years in the soil.
- If your property has a history of crown gall infections, avoid planting fruit trees or other susceptible plants.
作者:Esther McGinnis
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