Foliar Diseases of Conifers

Needle Diseases

Dothistroma

Brown spot needle disease of pine in the southeastern US

Dothistroma and brown spot in the midwest

Rhizosphaera needle disease 

Rhabdocline and Swiss Needlecast of Dougals-fir

 

Additional readings for students in 5003 - other students can view these links for their general information.

Swiss needle cast a summary of why the disease is causing big problems in the Western United States

Needle diseases of balsam fir

 

Laboratory Review: Information for review will be added after the class has met.

Rhizosphaera needle disease

Brown spot and Dothistroma

Lophodermium, Hypodermella and Elytroderma

Rhabdocline / Swiss Needle Cast on Douglas fir and Didymascella on western red cedar

Brown Felt Blight and Sooty Molds