It’s time for winter maintenance on apple trees. Here’s what you need to know
For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...
Avoid apple problems through sanitation
Two problems commonly associated with apple trees plague growers: apple scab and apple maggots. It is too late for remedial action at this time of year but what you do now can affect next ...
Want to grow perfect apples? Master Gardener has advice
My hero is Larry Enter. Enter is a Master Gardener from Watertown who grows perfect apples on his 155 trees. Apples from my two trees turn out…let’s just say “less than perfect.” Enter ...
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Apple Scab Resistance and Venturia Inaequalis Genetics
Apple Scab: A fungal disease affecting apple trees, caused by the pathogen Venturia inaequalis, leading to leaf and fruit damage. Gene Pyramiding: A breeding strategy that combines multiple ...