Disease on crop
fungalPear Scab on pear
Venturia pyrina
Fungal disease similar to apple scab but specific to pear, causing leaf and fruit lesions.
- Disease
- Pear Scab
- Pathogen type
- Fungal
- Crop
- Pear
- Scientific name
- Venturia pyrina
Pear Scab on pear
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Symptoms on pear
- ▸ Olive-brown spots on leaves
- ▸ Scabby lesions on fruit
- ▸ Defoliation in severe cases
IPM controls
- ✓ Sanitation of fallen leaves
- ✓ Fungicide program from green tip
- ✓ Resistant varieties where available
- ✓ Pruning for airflow
Other crops affected by pear scab
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