Scheduling Woody Ornamental Plant Disease Management    (View PDF)

G.W. Moorman

Abstract: Effective plant disease management practices can be selected and scheduled prior to the growing season if adequate records are maintained on the plants being maintained, the physical characteristics of the site, a history of weather conditions, and the identity of the diseases that have occurred each season on the plants. Specific disease management practices can be grouped into four different categories based on the growth stage of the plant or general weather conditions — dormant season, budbreak, summer, and cool weather. For certain diseases, management practices are performed during one of these periods while for others steps must be taken during two or more periods for effective control.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1985.005