Open AccessOOxytetracycline Hydrochloride (OTC-HCl) Application for Control of Palm Phytoplasmas
Author(s) -
Brian W. Bahder,
Brian W. Bahder
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-in1240-2019
Subject(s) - palm , phytoplasma , horticulture , landscaping , biology , ornamental plant , toxicology , disease control , botany , microbiology and biotechnology , genotype , restriction fragment length polymorphism , biochemistry , physics , quantum mechanics , gene
Phytoplasma diseases of palms are a major threat to the Florida nursery and landscaping industries. Historically, lethal yellowing (LY) has been responsible for the death of millions of coconut palms throughout the Caribbean. LY, introduced into Florida sometime in the first half of the 20th century, has been causing decline of over 30 species of palm (Harrison and Elliott 2015). In 2006, lethal bronzing disease (LBD) was discovered on the west coast of Florida near Tampa. Currently, the only two management options available for control of phytoplasmas is an aggressive sampling strategy followed by consistent tree removal and injections of OTC. This document seeks to provide a source of information and instruction on the injection of OTC into palm trunks.