Phytophthora Control by Soil Inoculation? Old News!

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An important factor to consider with regard to the various Phytophthora's is making the distinction between Woodland trees and Amenity ones. If an amenity tree is of value (to the owner,neighborhood,has historic value etc) then the potential for treating the soil and/or tree is not only feasible but practical. In a Woodland or Forest environment it is not.

 

How distinct are these--how many trees make a woodland?

 

Soil improvement via change in cultural practice to change soil conditions might be done on a population, also improving drainage, removing soil from stem tissue,...