Phomopsis canker

Photo by University of Georgia Plant Pathology Archive, Bugwood.org

Fungus – Phomopsis amygdali
Found in Europe, the Mediterranean, USA and South America
Dark lesions near buds, wilting of new growth, sunken cankers in summer and nuts shrivelled
Spread in infected planting material

Scientific name: Phomopsis amygdali
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol

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