Phomopsis Blight
Many gymnosperms especially those in the cypress family are affected by the fungal pathogen - Phomopsis juniperovora. Species most commonly affected include eastern red cedar, and the savin, creeping, and Rocky Mountain junipers. Some other plants that are affected to varying degrees include American and Oriental arborvitae; Douglas-fir and true firs; Chinese and common junipers; European larch; and jack pine. In addition, there are many other members of the cypress family found around the world that are affected. Besides the species P. juniperovora, there are other species of the genus Phomopsis that cause diseases on other plants.
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