Management strategies for reducing losses caused by fusiform rust, annosus root rot, and littleleaf disease (1982)Anderson, R. L., & Mistretta, P. A. (1982). Management strategies for reducing losses caused by fusiform rust, annosus root rot, and littleleaf disease. Cooperative State Research Service, Agriculture Handbook No. 597. Retrieved from https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/naldc/download.xhtml?id=CAT89231716&content=PDF Fusiform rust, annosus root rot, and littleleaf disease cause extensive damage to the pine resource in the Southern United States. Most commonly damaged are slash (Pinus elliottii Engelm. var. elliottii), loblolly (P. taeda L.), and shortleaf (P. echinata Mill.) pines. Plantation failures, reductions in growth and timber quality, and tree mortality commonly result from infection by these three diseases. Annual losses are estimated to exceed $ 130 million. Research has now identified the characteristics of susceptible sites, vulnerable tree species, and insects associated with these diseases. This handbook summarizes research results in these areas for the manager who needs up-to-date information for making management decisions https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/naldc/download.xhtml?id=CAT89231716&content=PDF
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