Pathology
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Nematode sampling prior to replanting an orchard can help determine if fumigation is necessary. Sampling existing orchards can help explain problem areas in an orchard, and the results can be used when scheduling pruning and planning use of the land when the current orchard is removed.
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This photo shows green fruit rot (caused by Monilinia fructicola) on insect-damaged peaches (photo taken today from fruit collected in an ‘O’Henry’ block at the USDA research station in Byron, GA). I have never personally observed green fruit rot this early, but it does occur from time to time. If insect management has been disrupted…
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