Fire Blight

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1996-01Author
Maloy, Otis C.
Covey, Ronald P.
Grove, Gary G.
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Most severe on pears and often called pear blight, this disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora also affects apples, quince, mountain ash, hawthorn, cottoneaster, serviceberry, and other members of the rose family. Photographs supplement the discussion of disease symptoms and control. 2 pages.