Epidemiology and Control of Bacterial Canker in Sweet Cherry
Author: Chang-Lin Xiao, Gary Grove, Robin Boal
Published: 2001
Summary: The objectives for this project were: 1. Conduct field surveys to determine the occurrence of bacterial canker in eastern Washington State. 2. Collect bacterial strains from various locations and determine the copper sensitivity (or resistance) of P. syringae populations in sweet cherry orchards. 3. Evaluate chemical products for control of the disease.