Biggs, A.R. and G.G. Grove. 2005. Leucostoma canker of stone fruits. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI: 10.1094/PHI-I-2005-1220-01

DISEASE:  Leucostoma canker of stone fruits

PATHOGEN:  Leucostoma persoonii and Leucostoma cinctum (teleomorphs) Cytospora leucostoma and Cytospora cincta (anamorphs) (Syn. Valsa leucostoma, Valsa cincta)

HOSTS: cultivated peach, plum, prune and cherry (Prunus spp.), other wild Prunus species, also encountered occasionally on apple (Malus domestica)

Authors
Alan R. Biggs, West Virginia University
Gary G. Grove, Washington State University

Leucostoma canker is one of the most
important diseases of stone fruit trees worldwide.