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Black Knot of Plum and Cherry

This fact sheet contains the effects of black knot, a common disease of Prunus spp. in Maine.

This 2-page fact sheet contains the effects of black knot, a common disease of Prunus spp. in Maine.  Black knot is one of the most common diseases of plum and cherry (and other Prunus spp.) in Maine.  It is caused by a fungus (Apiosporina morbosa) which can severely limit the production of fruit trees or ruin the esthetic value of ornamentals.

Authors
B. A. Watt
Date Published
2004
Publisher
University Of Maine Extension
Orono, ME (US)
Publication Number
5091
Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Sub-Topics
Disease
State(s)/Region(s)
National, Maine
Keywords
Apiosporina morbosa, Apiosporina morbosa
Libraries
MW: F-PAMP-ME-04-001
Indexed By
MWCU&CF