Pitch canker: A disease caused by the fungus Fusarium circinatum that affects pine trees, leading to symptoms such as resinous cankers on the bark and dieback of branches. Volatile organic ...

This tree is susceptible to a number of pests and diseases, including pine wilt nematodes ... and the growth of white fungus at the tree's base. Management, unfortunately, is difficult and ...

The qualities of the white pine made it a staple for the early industrial ... it gains in ecological prowess. In a world where diseases, parasites, and severe weather can kill most trees, the red pine ...

The tree is primarily threatened by an introduced fungal pathogen known as white pine blister rust ... Efforts are under way to collect seeds from apparently disease-resistant individuals and outplant ...