Blueberries may be nutritional powerhouses, but some types are no match for the fungus Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi, which causes “mummy berry” disease.
Fortunately, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists …
Blueberries may be nutritional powerhouses, but some types are no match for the fungus Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi, which causes “mummy berry” disease.
Fortunately, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists …
By Dr. Elina Coneva, Auburn University
The following article is prepared based on a synopsis of information provided by Dr. Phil Brannen (UGA), Dr. Gerard Krewer (UGA Professor Emeritus)…
Botryosphaeria stem canker, caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria corticis, is a disease of both highbush and rabbiteye blueberries throughout the Southeastern United States. This disease is usually associated with injuries …
Phomopsis twig blight, caused by the fungus Phomopsis spp. (including P. vaccinii), can be a serious disease if allowed to buildup in a blueberry planting. This disease is frequently more severe following winters characterized by excessive temperature fluctuations and …
Dothichiza caroliniana and Gloeocercospora inconspicua
In late summer, the double spot fungus develops a secondary necrotic area around the original lesion spreading in an irregular to fan-shaped pattern. The gloeocercospora leaf spot appears on the foliage by mid-summer as large …