Abstract
Serious Gremmeniella epidemics can develop only when a considerable amount of host stands are potentially susceptible. Under normal conditions the host (pine) is resistant and the pathogen survives in damaged trees. During cold vegetative periods resistance may be broken or fail to develop. Pines introduced from different climatic conditions or planted on unfavorable sites are most likely to become susceptible. In that sense a Gremmeniella epidemic in pine stands can be a man-made problem. With increased inoculum potential the pathogen is also able to attack more resistant local pines.
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Kurkela, T. (1984). Factors Affecting the Development of Disease Epidemics by Gremmeniella abietina . In: Manion, P.D. (eds) Scleroderris canker of conifers. Forestry Sciences, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6107-4_25
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