Publications by authors named "Sheridan L Chavira"
Article Synopsis
- California produces nearly all U.S. prunes, contributing significantly to the global market, with over 50% of new plantings using the Krymsk 86 rootstock due to its beneficial traits.
- In spring 2023, 'Improved French' prune trees in Northern California showed signs of decline, with about 3.6% to 4.6% of trees affected based on rootstock type.
- Investigation revealed the presence of prune brown line (PBL) disease caused by tomato ringspot virus (ToRSV), confirming infection through RNA testing from various tree samples.
