Pines in the Midwest are susceptible to several needle blights and casts that are caused by fungi that infect and kill (blight) the needles, causing them to be shed or cast prematurely. The three most

by John R. Hartman and Deborah B. Hill Needle infections by fungal pathogens can decrease the value of Christmas trees and landscape evergreens by causing needle discoloration and, more important, def

ophodermella concolor (Dearn.) Darker (= Hypodermella concolor (Dearn.) Darker) Ascomycotina, Rhytismatales, Hypodermataceae Hosts: Lophodermella concolor is restricted to "hard" or "two-needle

L.L. Hyche, Associate Professor Department of Entomology Auburn University 9/99 AMONG PINES, condition of the crown, especially color of foliage, generally reflects the overall health and conditio