Annosus Root Disease in Europe and the Southeastern United States: Occurrence, Research, and Historical Perspective

Abstract

The history of annosus root disease in Europe and the southeastern United States is reviewed in prefacing the focus of this symposium on the disease as it occurs in the western United States. The topic is developed mostly from world literature on the disease published since mid-1970. The occurrence of annosus root disease in both plantations and natural stands of conifers is discussed, with particular emphasis on disease range, host-pathogen variability, and environmental influences. Concluding attention is given tore-examination of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service guidelines for management of annosus root disease in the southeastern United States in the light of current understanding and the continuing need for improved technology transfer.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the symposium on research and management of annosus root disease (Heterobasidion annosum) in western North America; April 18-21, 1989; Monterey, CA.

Citation

Stambaugh, William J. 1989. Annosus Root Disease in Europe and the Southeastern United States: Occurrence, Research, and Historical Perspective. In: Otrosina, William J.; Scharpf, Robert F., technical coordinators. 1989. Proceedings of the symposium on research and management of annosus root disease (Heterobasidion annosum) in western North America; April 18-21, 1989; Monterey, CA. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-116. Berkeley, CA: Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p. 3-9