Kingdom Fungi | Scientific name Anisogramma anomala Rank Species | |
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Similar Corylus americana, Diaporthales, Xylophilus ampelinus, Naupactus leucoloma, Phytoptus avellanae | ||
Anisogramma anomala is a plant pathogen that causes a disease known as Eastern filbert blight on Corylus spp. (hazelnut).
Symptoms include the formation of cankers on twigs. It is a particular problem on Corylus avellana, which is farmed commercially. It is native to North America. The spores are spread by rain splash. Fungicides can be used to control the disease.
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