issg Database: Management and Information Links for Ceratocystis platani

Ceratocystis platani (fungus)

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         Management Information

According the INRA and various agencies there is currently no effective chemical or biological control against this fungus, as the mycelium penetrates deep into the wood and is not affected by current products (Fredon Corse, 2011). Thus control of this disease should focus on preventative measures. Such measures include avoiding injury to Platanus trees, disinfecting tools before and after working on trees, burning of any diseased tree tissue, removing any sawdust from areas, treating any wounds and injuries with antifungal washes and avoiding planting susceptible trees in contaminated areas (Fredon Corse, 2011). Such methods may make it to contain infestations or slow down its spread; particularly in areas where the disease is limited in extent, such as Greece where it is currently localised to the Messinia Prefecture. Such containment methods should be imposed before it spreads throughout the natural range of ecologically and historically important Platanus orientalis (Ocasio-Morales et al., 2007).
In the Canal du Midi, France large numbers of diseased plane trees have been removed and planted with resistant varieties (Willsher, 2011).

         Management Resources/Links

1. Fredon Corse. 2011. The canker stain of plane tree (canker stain of plane) Ceratocystis fimbriata Ellis and Halsted f.sp. platani Walter.
        Summary: Available from: http://www.fredon-corse.com/maladies/Ceratocystis_fimbriata.htm [Accessed 17 August 2011]
2. Ocasio-Morales, Roberto G.; Tsopelas, Panaghiotis; Harrington, Thomas C., 2007. Origin of Ceratocystis platani on native Platanus orientalis in Greece and its impact on natural forests. Plant Disease. 91(7). JUL 2007. 901-904.
3. Soulioti, Nikoleta; Panaghiotis Tsopelas; and Stephen Woodward, 2008. Ceratocystis platani: an invasive fungal pathogen threatening natural populations of Oriental Plane in Greece. Abstract: Second Meeting of IUFRO Work Unit on Invasive Species in International Trade May 27-30, 2008 Shepherdstown, WV
        Summary: Available from: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/IUFRO_Shepherdstown_Soulioti_Ceratocystis_platani.pdf/$FILE/IUFRO_Shepherdstown_Soulioti_Ceratocystis_platani.pdf [Accessed 13 August 2011]
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