Stonefruit

Stonefruit Disease

Stonefruit production in Florida is very challenging because of diseases which effect stonefruit crops. Managing stonefruit disease involve site selection, rootstock choice, and crop management.

Presenters

Pete Andersen is a Professor of Horticultural Sciences and conducts research and extension services. Pete's research and extension focus is on agricultural sustainability, food chemistry, and influence of plant chemistry on plant-insect, plant disease and plant-disease interactions, deciduous fruit variety development, culture and management.

Bob Hochmuth is a multi-county Extension agent at the NFREC - Suwannee Valley working in the areas of small farms, commercial vegetables, and protected culture. His specialties include alternative crops, hydroponics, plastic mulch, and drip irrigation technology. Bob was raised on a commercial vegetable farm and has been an Extension agent since 1982.

This page was last updated on April 27, 2012.