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Management Strategies for Reducing Losses Caused by Fusiform Rust, Annosus
Root Rot, and Littleleaf Disease
Robert L. Anderson - Supervisory Pathologist, USDA Forest Service, Southeastern Area, State and Private Forestry, Forest Pest Management, Ashville, N.C., and
Paul A. Mistretta - Supervisory Pathologist, USDA Forest Service, Southeastern Area, State and Private Forestry, Forest Pest Management, Pineville, La.
United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Cooperative State Research Service, Agriculture Handbook No. 597, October 1982.
Annosus Root Rot Management Practices
Slash, Loblolly, and Shortleaf Pines
| Management Practices |
Annosus Root Rot |
| F. Consider altering planting density. |
The planting strategy to reduce the incidence of annosus reqires increased spacing of seedlings to delay thinning and reduce root competition. Where more than one disease is being considered, individual management goals will influence the selection of outplanting spacing. |
| G. Modify fertilization practices. |
Not applicable. |
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