Insect and Disease Pests of Southern Hardwoods

L. P. Abrahamson; F. I. McCracken

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Insect and Disease Pests of Southern Hardwoods

Informally Refereed

Authors:

L. P. Abrahamson, F. I. McCracken

Year:

1971

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Symposium on Southeastern Hardwoods. USDA-Forest Service, Southeastern Area, State and Private Forestry. 80-89.

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Abstract

Insects and diseases seldom kill southern hardwood trees in managed stands, but they cause major economic losses by lowering wood quality and reducing tree growth. In discussing the most important insects and diseases of southern hardwoods, let us consider first those that attack natural hardwood stands and then those associated with plantation culture.

Citation

Abrahamson, L. P.; McCracken, F. I. 1971. Insect and Disease Pests of Southern Hardwoods. In: Symposium on Southeastern Hardwoods. USDA-Forest Service, Southeastern Area, State and Private Forestry. 80-89.