Barbara Hall and Dr Len Tesoriero A: South Australian Research & Development Institute, Plant Research Centre, Hartley Grove Urrbrae SA 5064 B: NSW department of Primary Industries, Elizabeth Macarther Agricultural Institute, Menangle NSW 2568. Olives have been grown in Australia almost since first settlement. However, the recent expansion of plantings in the last decade has bought…
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What is Peacock Spot in Olives?
What can happen in an olive grove that can contribute to the signs and symptoms of Peacock Spot? During a summer-long past, the casual inspection of a Kalamata tree in a home garden suggested a shortage of water at the roots of the tree. The shorter than normal distance between one set of buds and…