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Mike T

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On the weekend I lost the top of my big eyes sugar apple to pink disease and have had some citrus impacted also.


I hope the remaining tree stump and a few small branches makes a comeback.

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Re: Pink disease (Erythricium salmonicolor) on my big eyes sugar apple
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2021, 06:12:04 PM »
It appears the pictures didn't upload sorry.

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Re: Pink disease (Erythricium salmonicolor) on my big eyes sugar apple
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2021, 09:34:24 PM »
2 pictures showing
What is pink disease?

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Re: Pink disease (Erythricium salmonicolor) on my big eyes sugar apple
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2021, 09:35:27 PM »
Are you trying to export pink disease?

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Re: Pink disease (Erythricium salmonicolor) on my big eyes sugar apple
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2021, 04:16:08 AM »
No trying to contain it and the pix have appeared. Sorry about this thread appearing in the sell and trade section

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Re: Pink disease (Erythricium salmonicolor) on my big eyes sugar apple
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2021, 10:08:47 AM »
Such a shame to see that Mike! hope you can keep it controlled

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Re: Pink disease (Erythricium salmonicolor) on my big eyes sugar apple
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2021, 05:14:16 PM »
It is a serious disease all over the tropics and impacts on many commercial species. Trimming off and disposing of infected limbs is the main treatment and Sulphur containing fungicides help a bit.