Ganoderma
Publications
Ganoderma Butt Rot of Palms
PP100/PP54 by Monica L. Elliott and Timothy K. BroschatApril 4, 2018
Ganoderma Wood-Rotting Fungi on Citrus Stumps
HS269/HS1019 by Stephen H. Futch, James H. Graham, Larry W. Duncan and L. W. TimmerOctober 27, 2020
Sample Collection for Ganoderma Butt Rot of Palms
PP373/PP373by Braham Dhillon and Seemanti ChakrabartiFebruary 21, 2024Palms are an integral part of the urban landscape in Florida. Ganoderma butt rot of palms, a disease caused by the wood-decaying white-rot fungus Ganoderma zonatum, is one of the major biotic concerns for the landscape industry. The lethal disease is prevalent across palm-growing regions in the US, and all palm species are believed to be susceptible to this fungus. It may take six months to a year for the diseased palm to die once the initial symptoms appear. But with the availability of a disease diagnostic assay, this fungal pathogen can be detected using saw dust samples collected from declining palms, several months before symptoms appear. Collect good quality samples by following these steps and understanding the caveats associated with each step.
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