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 seve

Q: I have two eight-year old pecan trees. The nuts turn black, sort of like mildew on the hulls. Is there anything special I can do to correct this. A: I'll bet your trees have scab, a common disea

Hosts: Pecan Trees. Description: This is the most destructive disease of pecans in the South. The fungus overwinters on infected leaves, twigs, and shucks, both on the ground and on the tree.

Pecan scab disease is the most economically damaging disease of pecan production in the southeastern United States. The disease affects stem, leaf and nut growth, causing reduced yield. This publicati