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An Ongoing Study Evaluates the Systems Approach for Managing Phytophtora Disease in Nurseries

Parke, J., Lewis, C., and Grunwald, N. Digger 52 (12):43-51. 2008.

Almost every nursery grower is familiar with the plant pathogen Phytophthora (from the Greek, meaning "plant destroyer"). Phytophthora species cause some of the most damaging nursery crop diseases nationwide, including root rot, dieback, leaf blight (see photo at left) and shoot blight.


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Author(s): J. L. Parke, C. Lewis, N. J. Grunwald

Section: Pest Management