Controlling Fruit Rots and Other Summer Diseases
Mike Basedow, Tree Fruit Specialist
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
This is a presentation by Dr. Srdjan Acimovic of the Hudson Valley Research Lab. In this webinar, Dr. Acimovic discusses the biology and management of summer diseases of apples. Topics covered include bitter rot, Marssonina blotch, sooty blotch/flyspeck, and more.
To view the video, click here.
Click the link below to view the slides.
Controlling Fruit Rots and Other Summer Diseases (pdf; 5134KB)

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Capital Region Orchard Twilight Meeting
August 11, 2026
Rexford, NY
Join the ENYCHP and Cornell scientists on August 11 for the Capital Region Orchard Twilight meeting in Saratoga! We will be touring Bowman Orchards and reviewing seasonal recommendations for pests and diseases for apples, plums, and berries, as well discussing crop insurance.
NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits: 1.25 in categories 22, 1A, & 10. Refreshments will be provided.
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August 26, 2026
Chazy, NY
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