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Forest Health and Genetics

3 - Etiology and Disease Biology of Lecanosticta acicola on Pinus taeda in the Southeastern United States

Thursday, September 19, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM MST
Location: Embassy Suites, River Birch A
  • Lecanosticta acicola has recently been associated with outbreaks on lolblolly pine stands across the southeastern United States

  • We are hypothesizing L. acicola etiology and biology might differ in the context of this emerging threat.


  • We aim to assess prescribed fires as a management strategy in affected stands. 

    • Learning Objectives:

    • Upon completion, participant will be able to better describe brown spot needle blight phenomenon in the southeastern United States, notably in state of Mississippi.
    • Upon completion, participant will be able to list biological factors involved in brown spot disease severity on loblolly pine mature stands in Mississippi.
    • Upon completion, participant will be able to list ongoing research work undertaken to better characterize spatiotemporal dynamics of brown spot needle blight in Mississippi.