Cane blight is caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria coniothyrium which survives the winter in infected canes. During wet periods, the fungus produces windborne spores and infects through open wounds on canes caused by pruning, harvest damage, insect damage, or abrasions from canes rubbing together. · What is cane blight? It’s a disease that attacks all kinds of cane plants including black, purple and red raspberries. You’ll do best to start a defense against cane blight early by adopting good cultural practices. Read on for information about plants affected by cane blight and cane blight control. View all Cane blight is a disease of caneberries and roses caused by a fungus that has been given multiple Latin names as above. The fungus can girdle and kill stems. Infection generally occurs in new canes during the spring, but symptoms do not become externally obvious until fall or the next growing season. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the symptoms, causes, lifecycle, prevention, and management of cane blight. What is Cane Blight? Cane blight is caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria coniothyrium, also known as Kabatiella apocrypta. · Cane blight is caused by Leptosphaeria coniothyrium, a common fungus that also causes stem canker on roses and other ornamentals. The fungus produces two types of fruiting structures—pseudothecia and pycnidia—both of which are largely buried in the dead bark tissue. Spur blight, anthracnose and cane blight are fungal diseases that infect raspberries. Learn how to identify and manage cane diseases of raspberry. RB-002 odies resembling tiny peppercorns may be visible. Canker tissue is reddish beneath the cane epiderm Cane blight is a disease of caneberries and roses caused by a fungus that has been given multiple Latin names as above. The fungus can girdle and kill stems. Infection generally occurs in new canes during the spring, but symptoms do not become externally obvious until fall or the next growing season. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the symptoms, causes, lifecycle, prevention, and management of cane blight. What is Cane Blight? Cane blight is caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria coniothyrium, also known as Kabatiella apocrypta. · Cane blight is caused by Leptosphaeria coniothyrium, a common fungus that also causes stem canker on roses and other ornamentals. The fungus produces two types of fruiting structures—pseudothecia and pycnidia—both of which are largely buried in the dead bark tissue. Spur blight, anthracnose and cane blight are fungal diseases that infect raspberries. Learn how to identify and manage cane diseases of raspberry. RB-002 odies resembling tiny peppercorns may be visible. Canker tissue is reddish beneath the cane epiderm
