Oak Wilt Fungus (Bretziella fagacearum) Survival in Logs Following Fumigation with Ethanedinitrile
Anna Yang,
Kendhl Seabright,
Theresa Garrison
et al.
Abstract:The phaseout of methyl bromide (MB) fumigation creates an urgent need for an alternative phytosanitary treatment to limit the risk of international spread of the oak wilt fungus, Bretziella fagacearum. Fumigation with ethanedinitrile (EDN) is considered a potential alternative to MB fumigation to eradicate wood-inhabiting pests and pathogens. We evaluated the efficacy of EDN fumigation by comparing the rate of B. fagacearum isolation before and after fumigation of red oak (Quercus rubra or Quercus ellipsoidali… Show more
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