Protect Your Blueberries from Algal Stem Blotch — with CS 2005 Blueberry growers trust CS 2005 for algal stem blotch control, providing a reliable solution against this destructive disease. Algal Stem Blotch, caused by the parasitic green alga Cephaleuros virescens, is a growing threat to southern highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the Southeastern U.S., appearing as […]
Cause for Concern: Blueberry Producers Be Wary of Algal Stem Blotch Disease
Florida blueberry producers need to stay vigilant in maintaining their blueberry bushes for the upcoming year, says Phil Harmon, professor and Extension plant pathologist at the University of Florida. One of the key diseases that growers need to protect against is algal stem blotch. It’s not a typical fungus disease so normal synthetic fungicides are not […]