Armillaria root rot is a widespread and often destructive disease. While it's generally of minor importance in orchards, effective control is difficult.
Brown rot is a fungal disease of stone fruit that can cause cause serious losses. The disease is widespread in Victoria.
Little cherry virus 2 (LChV2) affects the overall health of a cherry tree and results in fruit that is small, poorly coloured and lacking flavour.
Leaf curl is a disease caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans. It mainly affects peaches and nectarines and if not controlled can seriously weaken trees.
Scab or freckle is a fungal disease of stone fruit. It can cause loss or downgrading of fruit quality and is more severe in southern Victoria.
Verticillium wilt, or blackheart, is a plant disease caused by a fungus. It affects over 300 species, including both woody and herbaceous plants.
Powdery mildew caused by the fungus Podosphaera cunningtonii affects peach, Mahaleb cherry and ‘Garnem’, which is an almond-peach rootstock.
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