Biological Control for Pecan Scab in Alabama

Lee Campbell

Pecans are one of the most important horticultural crops in the southeastern United States and are a very important crop for Alabama growers. Each year Alabama ranks from fifth to seventh nationally in pecan production. AAES researchers in 1998 and 1999 used bacteria to fight scab in pecans, offering some hope in the future for reduced cost and more efficient control of this economically damaging condition.

Campbell is a Research Associate in Entomology and Plant Pathology.