Horticulture Research Station

Weather Inputs to a Warning System for Sooty Blotch and Flyspeck of Apple

Authors: Derrick A. Mayfield (Iowa State University) , Mark L. Gleason (Iowa State University) , Jean C. Batzer (Iowa State University)

  • Weather Inputs to a Warning System for Sooty Blotch and Flyspeck of Apple

    Horticulture Research Station

    Weather Inputs to a Warning System for Sooty Blotch and Flyspeck of Apple

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Abstract

Sooty blotch and flyspeck (SBFS) is a mid- to late-season disease of apple. SBFS fungi show up as dark smudges and clusters of black dots on the fruit surface. Since blemished fruit are downgraded, crop losses can exceed 90 percent of the fresh market value.

Keywords: Plant Pathology and Microbiology, RFR A1109

How to Cite:

Mayfield, D. A., Gleason, M. L. & Batzer, J. C., (2012) “Weather Inputs to a Warning System for Sooty Blotch and Flyspeck of Apple”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2011(1).

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2012-01-01

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