A review of Nectria canker

Nectria canker, caused by the fungus Neonectria ditissima (also commonly known as European canker or apple canker), is one of the most important diseases of apple and pear.  Losses resulting from this pathogen are difficult to quantify as they occur at all stages of production from the tree nursery to the fruit store.

This 2015 review udates on:

• Pathogen life cycle
• spore morphology
• Molecular diagnostics
• Disease symptoms
• Methods of disease spread
• Control options
• Areas requring further work

This information was last updated in 2015