Sapstreak Disease of Sugar Maple Found is Wisconsin for the First Time

Kenneth J. Jr. Kessler

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Sapstreak Disease of Sugar Maple Found is Wisconsin for the First Time

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Kenneth J. Jr. Kessler

Year:

1972

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NC-140. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

The first occurrence in Wisconsin of sapstreak disease of sugar maple is described. The outbreak of the disease was traced to past logging activities. To prevent further disease development, sugar maples should not be cut for a few years in areas contiguos to diseased trees

Keywords

Ceratocystis coerulescens, Acer saccharum, shelterwood

Citation

Kessler, Kenneth J. Jr. 1972. Sapstreak Disease of Sugar Maple Found is Wisconsin for the First Time. Research Note NC-140. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station