2019–2020 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Citrus Scab

Citrus scab, caused by the fungus Elsinoë fawcettii, affects grapefruit, Temples, Murcotts, tangelos, and some other tangerine hybrids. There is no need to control citrus scab on processing fruit, except possibly on Temples, where severe early infection reduces fruit size. Reduction or elimination...

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Main Author: Megan M. Dewdney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2019-08-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/108226
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Summary:Citrus scab, caused by the fungus Elsinoë fawcettii, affects grapefruit, Temples, Murcotts, tangelos, and some other tangerine hybrids. There is no need to control citrus scab on processing fruit, except possibly on Temples, where severe early infection reduces fruit size. Reduction or elimination of foliage wetting on susceptible varieties during the active growth period of the fruit will decrease disease severity. This 2-page fact sheet is part of the 2019–2020 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide. Written Megan M. Dewdney and published by the Plant Pathology Department, March 2019. PP-146/CG020: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Scab (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009