Variety of Causal Agents

Diseases affecting pecans are caused by bacteria, fungi, nematodes, mycoplasma, and physiological problems. Although viruses have not been shown to occur on pecans, it is suspected that with time and closer observation, some of the problems involved with obtaining maximum production will be found to be a result of a viral infection. Diseases are controlled with a variety of practices. Some of the more important of these will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

 

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