Author
Copes, Warren | |
YANG, XIAO - Virginia Polytechnic Institution & State University | |
HONG, CHUANXUE - Virginia Polytechnic Institution & State University |
Submitted to: SCRI Project Fact Sheet Pathogen Mitigation Series
Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 11/16/2015 Publication Date: 12/1/2015 Citation: Copes, W.E., Yang, X., Hong, C. 2015. Well Water Can Be Free of Phytophthora species.. SCRI Project Fact Sheet Pathogen Mitigation Series.#5. Interpretive Summary: Wells provide a water source free of Phytophthora species, therefore can be used to water high value plant selections or selections more susceptible to these pathogens. However, water quality still needs to be measured, so good decisions can be made about usage on plants. If well water is used to fill ponds, consider building a separate pond filled solely by wells and rainfall, and no run-off water. Technical Abstract: Wells provide a water source free of Phytophthora species, therefore can be used to water high value plant selections or selections more susceptible to these pathogens. However, water quality still needs to be measured, so good decisions can be made about usage on plants. If well water is used to fill ponds, consider building a separate pond filled solely by wells and rainfall, and no run-off water. |