Application of Propiconazole and Pseudomonas Cichorii for Control of Oak Wilt in Texas Live Oaks
Abstract
The efficacy of two formulations of propiconazole, Banner and Tilt, and biocontrol agent (Pseudomonas cichorii) for Control of oak wilt was tested in a natural mature stand of live oaks at a location near Yoakum, Texas with a predominantly sandy soil type. The field plots, established 15 March 85, consisted of five randomly selected plot locations each with 75 trees, further subdivided into 5 subplots each with 15 trees, for a total of 375 trees.