Fungal Pathogens Known to Be Present in Southeast Alaska Soils - Ask Extension
Hello,
Which fungal pathogens are common in southeast alaska soil, especially in swampy or boggy areas? Do you have a list? Also, do you know which...
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Fungal Pathogens Known to Be Present in Southeast Alaska Soils #867748
Asked May 09, 2024, 1:28 PM EDT
Hello,
Which fungal pathogens are common in southeast alaska soil, especially in swampy or boggy areas? Do you have a list? Also, do you know which fungicides would work for plants or trees attacked by any of the known pathogens in southeast soils?
Ketchikan Gateway County Alaska
Expert Response
Hi Robert and/or Elizabeth,
Unfortunately, the prevalence of naturally occurring pathogens in forest soils is not an area UAF Extension has been able to research or provide specialized expertise.
From a food production perspective, I am not aware of any pathogenic fungi of concern occurring in Southeast Alaska. The closest soil-borne pathogen I have seen record of is Phytophthora affecting alders in more northern parts of AK.
Fortunately, we do have a Forest Pathologist for SE AK with USDA Forest Health Protection, Forestry Sciences Lab, based here in Juneau. Her name is Robin Mulvey and her email is <personal data hidden>.
Robin may have some further information for you on the topic.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Unfortunately, the prevalence of naturally occurring pathogens in forest soils is not an area UAF Extension has been able to research or provide specialized expertise.
From a food production perspective, I am not aware of any pathogenic fungi of concern occurring in Southeast Alaska. The closest soil-borne pathogen I have seen record of is Phytophthora affecting alders in more northern parts of AK.
Fortunately, we do have a Forest Pathologist for SE AK with USDA Forest Health Protection, Forestry Sciences Lab, based here in Juneau. Her name is Robin Mulvey and her email is <personal data hidden>.
Robin may have some further information for you on the topic.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
