In Şanlıurfa, a major threat awaits the pistachio orchards: Phytoplasma

In Şanlıurfa, climate change and rising temperatures in recent years have caused the spread of phytoplasma disease in pistachio trees. If not prevented, the disease, which starts with the drying of branches and leaves of the trees, could lead to 30% of the trees drying up within 5 years, it was noted. In Şanlıurfa, climate change, scorching heat, and low rainfall in recent years are adversely affecting pistachio orchards. The drying of branches and leaves of pistachio trees seen in previous years has spread to many regions this year. 30% of the trees could dry up It was noted that if the phytoplasma disease, which starts with the drying of branches and leaves of the trees, is not prevented, approximately 30% of the trees could dry up within 5 years. The widespread disease is also causing significant damage to the producer. There is no medication to prevent the disease, which is more commonly seen in dry and low-rainfall years. Farmers can only apply cultural control methods ...