This disease causes root tumors, galls at the base of the trunk, weakening of plants, low productivity and even death of plants if not managed correctly. Tavan Chile provides keys for comprehensive management.
One of the main pathologies that affect cherry orchards is bacterial canker. But there are also others that generate effects as adverse as bacteria. Pseudomonas syringae.
Entre ellas está la agalla del cuello, un problema fitosanitario que se extiende tan rápido como la superficie de cerezos plantados en el país. Esta patología es producida por la Agrobacterium tumefaciens, la cual está presente en la mayoría de los suelos agrícolas.
“Las agallas del cuello afectan a las plantas de cerezo, principalmente, por el extrangulamiento de las raíces”, explica José Ignacio Tagle, zonal centro sur de Tavan Chile, química de origen español con más de 30 años de experiencia en biotecnología aplicada en diferentes cultivos y con una amplia reputación en manejo de enfermedades y hongos de la madera.
“These galls or tumors begin to grow on the roots and end up rendering them useless for the absorption of water and nutrients,” adds the agricultural technician specializing in wood diseases.
Given their tumor-like characteristics (rounded, porous and hard), galls are easy to spot in the field, as these noticeable protuberances begin to appear on the surface, especially closer to the neck of the plant.
This disease produces tumors in the roots, galls at the base of the trunk, weakening of the plants, low productivity and even the death of plants if not managed correctly, which is why Tavan Chile provides keys for comprehensive management.
“Las plantas con mucha presión de la enfermedad comienzan a debilitarse, deteniendo el crecimiento vegetativo, y una de las consecuencias de que las plantas tengan hojas pequeñas es que producen fruta pequeña y de peor calidad”, detalla Tagle.
To prevent this disease from causing damage to the orchard, and therefore to the quality of production, the Tavan specialist explains that it is essential to keep the affected plants as vigorous as possible, based on good nutrition, soil improvements and the application of rooting agents.
A comprehensive solution
One solution that Tavan Chile offers to producers is an innovative biotechnological treatment that acts by reducing the development of the disease. It is WERT, a zero-waste systemic product with organic certification, which is applied directly to the galls, complemented by applications via irrigation.
“Nuestra recomendación es aplicar WERT dirigido sobre la agalla. Junto con esto, hacer aplicaciones vía riego, especialmente en las fechas de crecimiento de la raíz, primavera y post cosecha, además de complementar con el enraizante Tavan Roots”, añade Tagle.
Do you want to know how WERT works and its results after just a few weeks of application? Watch this video!
Learn more about Tavan and its innovative treatments at www.tavan.cl
