Pear Scab
Venturia pyrina
fungal disease.
Fungal disease similar to apple scab but specific to pear, causing leaf and fruit lesions.
Biology and conditions
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Symptoms
- Olive-brown spots on leaves
- Scabby lesions on fruit
- Defoliation in severe cases
Controls
- Sanitation of fallen leaves
- Fungicide program from green tip
- Resistant varieties where available
- Pruning for airflow