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Monitor and Manage Vectors of X-disease phytoplasma
Both leafhopper population numbers and X-disease phytoplasma concentration in the tree are likely to be higher after harvest. When phytoplasma concentration in the tree is…
Little Cherry Disease Q&A With The Experts
When researchers talk about ‘Little Cherry’ they are using a colloquial term for three different pathogens: Little cherry virus-1 (LChV-1) and Little cherry virus-2 (LChV-2)…
Resources for Little Cherry & X-disease management 2022
Multiple resources are available on symptoms, scouting, and sampling for Little Cherry & X-disease to encourage effective tree removal and management. Resource pages: X-disease phytoplasma…
Cold weather can be tough for trees and for bees. Strong colonies and lots of them is a good place to start
Cold temperatures keep bees from flying. This topic of bee flight and temperature comes up a lot. Almost everything I read says bumble bees and…
Using the Pear Psylla Phenology Model for “soft” (IPM) Programs
Using the pear psylla phenology model in the WSU Decision Aid System can increase the effectiveness of a pear psylla IPM program (i.e., a “soft”…
2022 Fresh and Processed Pear Committee Research Grant Awards
Based on the recommendations of the Pear Research Subcommittee (PRSC), the Fresh and Processed Pear Committees (FPC & PPC) approved $255,575 to fund five (5)…
What does the X-disease/Little Cherry Disease Test Results Numbers Means in Terms of Disease Progression?
Summary by Corina Serban, WSU Extension, Scott Harper, WSU Plant Pathology. May 3, 2022. Updated June 2, 2023. The little cherry and X-disease outbreak has…
Cold wet weather favorable for cherry blossom blast
Written by Dr. Youfu “Frank” Zhao, Professor & Endowed Chair in Bacterial diseases, WSU-IAREC, May 3, 2022 Bacterial canker risks we experienced in April 2022…
Blue orchard bees
As early spring bees, BOBs are better adapted for flying under poor weather conditions than most other bees. BOBs forage and pollinate under overcast skies…
Summary of WSU session on cold weather effects on pollination, fruit set, and hardiness in apples and cherries.
On April 12, 2022, Matthew Whiting, Professor in the Horticulture Department, and Bernardita Sallato, Tree Fruit Extension Specialist, at Washington State University, hosted a meeting…
