Cactus Disease Investigations: An Outline of Objectives, Plans and Accomplishments on Project J-2-8

Gill LS and Lightle P. 1942. Cactus Disease Investigations: An Outline of Objectives, Plans and Accomplishments on Project J-2-8. USDA Office of Forest Pathology. Albuquerque, NM

Report of 1941-42 disease suppression experiments in Saguaro National Monument to determine if losses of saguaros from bacterial rot could be reduced by sanitation measures. Studies included removal of diseased material by burial, burning, surgical removal of diseased tissue. Office Memorandum following published study indicates disruption of the study due to the war (WW II). B & W photos of saguaro burial pit, sample plots, cristate saguaro, saguaros with various stages of bacterial rot.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Gill, Lake; Lightle, Paul
Date of Issue
1942-06-20
Publisher
USDA Office of Forest Pathology
Units
SAGU
Keywords
bacterial rot, Organ Pipe National Monument, saguaro, Saguaro National Monument, World War II

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