WSU Puyallup
Ornamental Plant Pathology
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:
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 (University of Tennessee PB 1825)
- A Systems Approach for IPM: Critical Control Points (Jennifer Parke, Oregon State University)
- DESINFECCIÓN DE SUELOS Y SUSTRATOS AGRÍCOLAS (Gobierno Federal de Mexico, 2010)