Bacterial Cane Blight

8 host plants

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Data Maturity Baseline

This profile contains verified disease data from extension databases. Regional field notes and expert review are in progress.

Cane tissue becomes dark and sunken, eventually girdling and killing shoots. This disease enters through wounds. Prune out affected canes and sterilize tools.

The following is suggested in the absence of specific research to control this problem. Remove and destroy infected stems.

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Host Plants
8

Management

Cultural Controls

  • The following is suggested in the absence of specific research to control this problem.
  • Remove and destroy infected stems.
  • Disinfect pruning shears before cutting more stems.

Host Plants (8)