Dead Spur

Apple dead

12 host plants

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

Dead spur causes spurs and fruit buds to die on fruit trees. You notice loss of flower buds and reduced fruiting potential. The fungal disease reduces crop production significantly. Remove dead spurs and maintain tree health.

Use only virus-tested (and found to be free of all known viruses) planting stock. Reference Hadidi, A., Barba, M., Candresse, T., and Jelkmann, W.

Quick Reference

Causal Agent
Apple dead
Host Plants
12

Management

Cultural Controls

  • Use only virus-tested (and found to be free of all known viruses) planting stock. Reference Hadidi, A., Barba, M., Candresse, T., and Jelkmann, W. 2011. Virus and Virus-like Diseases of Pome and Stone Fruits. St. Paul, MN: APS Press.

Host Plants (12)