2018–2019 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
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2018-08-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/107731
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description 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 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide. Written by Megan M. Dewdney and published by the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department, May 2018. PP-146/CG020: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Scab (ufl.edu)
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