Die-back of blackberries: Study of causes and prevention of disease affecting Boysen and Young trailing blackberries

Wilhelm, S; Scott, C; Break, R

Die-back of blackberries: Study of causes and prevention of disease affecting Boysen and Young trailing blackberries

Authors

Stephen Wilhelm
C. Emlen Scott
Richard A. Break

Authors Affiliations

Stephen Wilhelm is Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley; C. Emlen Scott is Extension Plant Pathologist, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley; Richard A. Break is Farm Advisor, Fresno County, University of California College of Agriculture.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 6(2):4-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n02p4. February 1952.

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Abstract

A die-back disease affecting primarily the Boysen and Young trailing blackberries was prevalent in nearly all berry-growing regions of California during the winters of 1947—18 and 1948—19. It did not occur, or was much reduced in severity during the 1949-50 and 1950-51 winters.

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