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Persimmon Insect, Mite & Nematode Pests

Persimmons in California > Pests & Deficiencies > Insects, Mites & Nematodes Gills mealybugs, Ferrisia gilli, is the most prominent pest in commercial persimmon production in California. It has a long, thin, waxy filament extending from the dorsum and produces live crawlers without an egg stage.
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Persimmon Deficiencies & Pests

Persimmon Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Cultivar Photo Gallery | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links The photos in this section are viewed courtesy of University of California research and extension personnel and programs, including the UC Statewide IPM Prog...
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Persimmon Diseases & Deficiencies

Persimmons in California > Pests & Deficiencies > Diseases & Deficiencies The most common diseases of persimmons grown in California include: Armillaria root rot (Armillaria mellea) Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) Leaf spots and blights Root and crown rot (Phytophthora spp.
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Persimmon Resources & Links

Persimmon Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Cultivar Photo Gallery | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links Fruit and Nut Information (this website) - Persimmon (a listing of useful links) Florida publications Oriental Persimmons in Florida Insect Management in Ori...
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Persimmon Flower, Fruit and Cultivar Photo Gallery

Persimmon Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Flower, Fruit & Cultivar Photo Gallery | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links Persimmon Photo Gallery Photos of flower and fruit development for Fuyu, Izo and Sugara cultivars were taken by Michelle Kong, Fruit & Nut Re...
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Plum Rootstock & Scion Selection

Plum Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Orchard Management | Flower & Fruit Photo Gallery | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links Rootstocks are selected based on several traits including graft compatibility, plant vigor, tolerance of different soil conditions, lac...
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Pomegranate Propagation

Pomegranate Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Cultivar Table | Orchard Establishment | Flower, Fruit & Cultivar Galleries | Deficiencies & Pests| Harvest & Postharvest | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links Sexual Propagation When pomegranates are propagated using seedlings, they will...
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Quince Propagation

Quince Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Orchard Management | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | Resources & Links Sexual Propagation Where quince seedlings are desired, the quince seed is extracted from mature fruit, cleaned, stratified in sand and stored in a cool place until p...
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Quince Scion & Rootstock Selection

Quince Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Orchard Management | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | Resources & Links The quince fruit becomes soft and suitable for eating raw when grown in its native climate, typically with a long, hot summer.
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Pomegranate Scion & Rootstock Selection

Pomegranate Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Cultivar Table | Orchard Establishment | Flower, Fruit & Cultivar Galleries | Deficiencies & Pests | Harvest & Postharvest | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links Rootstocks are not currently used or necessary when growing pomegranates in Ca...
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