European canker

Photo by H.J. Larsen, Bugwood.org

Economically damaging fungus worldwide that causes up to 60% yield loss
Reddish brown lesions develop on small branches, usually around leaf scar, spur or pruning wounds
Lesions develop into cankers that cause dieback of affected branches
Cankers can girdle trunks of young trees causing tree death
Rot may develop in trees or on fruit
Long distance dispersal likely through movement of infected (though often symptomless) fruit

High priority pest of: Apples and pears, Cherries

Scientific name: Neonectria ditissima
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Life Form: Fungus