The transmission of oak wilt.

J.N. Gibbs; D.W. French

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-185

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The transmission of oak wilt.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J.N. Gibbs, D.W. French

Year:

1980

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-185

Source:

Research Paper NC-185. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Provides an up-to-date review of factors affecting the transmission of oak wilt, Ceratocystis fagacearum. Discusses the history and severity of the disease, the saprophytic existence of the fungus in the dying tree, seasonal susceptibility of trees to infection, overland and underground spread, the role of animals and insects as vectors or tree wounders, and the distribution of the disease.

Keywords

Ceratocystis fagacearum, Quercus, oak, vectors, fungus, forest management, oak wilt

Citation

Gibbs, J.N.; French, D.W. 1980. The transmission of oak wilt. Research Paper NC-185. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station