A fungal disease (Venturia inaequalis) that produces olive green to black scabby lesions on apple leaves and fruit, disfiguring fruit and reducing its marketability even when the tree itself survives. It is the most economically important disease of apples in temperate growing regions worldwide and is a principal driver of fungicide spray programs in commercial orchards.
Facts
Connections
Associated With
Apple, Crops Apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) is one of the most widespread fungal diseases of apple worldwide.
Sources
1. Apple Scab (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationOpening definition paragraph
Apple scab is a common disease of plants in the rose family (Rosaceae) that is caused by the ascomycete fungus Venturia inaequalis. While this disease affects several plant genera, including Sorbus, Cotoneaster, and Pyrus, it is most commonly associated with the infection of Malus trees, including species of flowering crabapple, as well as cultivated apple.
lead description
A fungal disease (Venturia inaequalis) that produces olive green to black scabby lesions on apple leaves and fruit, disfiguring fruit and reducing its marketability even when the tree itself survives.
View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.