The Presence of Thousand Cankers Disease in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Richter JG. 2013. The Presence of Thousand Cankers Disease in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. National Park Service. Mississippi State University
Student intern paper covering survey work in GRSM looking for evidence of thousand cankers disease, under supervision of Dr. Richard E Baird A survey of health was conducted in black walnut (Juglans nigra) communities within the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. With the threat of fungal disease decimating another major tree species in the forest, the purpose of our investigation was to assess the extent of the damage in the park and its potential to spread. Using Schomaker’s crown ratings, crown condition of black walnuts within the park were analyzed and results were mapped by the park service to set the groundwork for future understanding of the canker.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Richter, Jennifer
- Date of Issue
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- black walnut, Dieback, GRSM-01119, live crown ratio, Thousand Cankers disease, vigor, walnut twig beetle