Abstract
Provides an up-to-date review of factors affecting the transmission of oak wilt, Ceratocystis fagacearum. Discusses the history and severity of the disease, the saprophytic existence of the fungus in the dying tree, seasonal susceptibility of trees to infection, overland and underground spread, the role of animals and insects as vectors or tree wounders, and the distribution of the disease.
Keywords
Ceratocystis fagacearum,
Quercus,
oak,
vectors,
fungus,
forest management,
oak wilt
Citation
Gibbs, J.N.; French, D.W. 1980. The transmission of oak wilt. Research Paper NC-185. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station