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Microorganisms play the major role in the decomposition of plant debris. Plant pathogens are among them, and some can exploit tissues which are still living, causing economic damage to crops. Consequently, humans have developed many countermeasures to control plant diseases. Fungicide application has been the most practical and easiest method, even against snow mold. Biological control using low-temperature antagonists can be effective, although reduction of costs related to production and efficacious timing of application requires more work. Results from research on cultural practices have contributed to improved productivity. Risks from changing climate, however, may pose a threat because cultural practices and cultivars for each region were selected before the most recent climate changes. The intrinsic capacity of plants to resist or tolerate snow mold and other stresses and perhaps greater phenotypic plasticity in responses should further be selected and improved to cope with changing environments for future sustainable production.
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Matsumoto, N., Hsiang, T. (2016). Control. In: Snow Mold. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0758-3_5
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