date:Oct 12, 2012
signs of canker formation along the trunk and leader appeared in November-December 2008.
A clear-cut increase in bacterial canker spreading was also observed after the severe late frost of February 1st 2010, as well as after the frost events of winter 2010-2011. In addition, in 2008 the total precipitation in the kiwi-growing area of Latium was 1,210 mm, i.e. 30- 35% higher than the yearly average of 850-900 mm. In particular, October and November 2008 were very rainy, a condition that may h