Managing Phytophthora diseases in the nursery

Four critical control points have been identified to prevent the entry of waterborne diseases such as Phytophthora and Pythium into nursery production. These are:

• Incoming plant material
• Water
• Soil and potting media
• Containers

By preventing or managing disease outbreaks at these points in the production cycle, you can minimize the damage and loss of product, and grow clean, healthy plants.

More information:

•  An Overview of Systems-Based Pest Management for Nursery Production (pdf) (University of Tennessee PB 1825)

• A Systems Approach for IPM: Critical Control Points (pdf) (Jennifer Parke, Oregon State University)

• DESINFECCIÓN DE SUELOS Y SUSTRATOS AGRÍCOLAS (pdf) (Gobierno Federal de Mexico, 2010)