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Introduction of filtration systems in container nurseries for nonchemical elimination of Phytophthora spp. from irrigation water

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Abstract

In a 3-year project the elimination of Phytophthora spp. from the recirculation water with different kinds of filtration systems will be tested under commercial conditions in container nurseries. First results indicate that the filtration systems eliminate Phytophthora spp. from the water.

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Citation

Ufer, Thorsten; Beltz, Heinrich; Brand, Thomas; Kaminski, Katrin; Lüttmann, Ralf; Posner, Martin; Wagner, Stefan; Werres, Sabine; Wessels, Hans-Peter. 2006. Introduction of filtration systems in container nurseries for nonchemical elimination of Phytophthora spp. from irrigation water. In: Frankel, Susan J.; Shea, Patrick J.; and Haverty, Michael I., tech. coords. Proceedings of the sudden oak death second science symposium: the state of our knowledge. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-196. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture: 287-289