Cherry trees are exposed to black necrotic gummosis disease, which is a destructive pest impeding the movement of food and water within branches and trunks. The infection stems from a combination of fungal and bacterial pathogens attacking wounds, high-humidity climatic conditions, plant tissue stress, and bark damage and macronutrient deficiencies. Disease symptoms appear as black ulcers and tissue necrosis with clear gum exudates on the trunk and main branches, followed by premature leaf drying and dropping. Control requires following an integrated management strategy by removing and burning infected branches, disinfecting wounds with appropriate fungal disinfectants, and precisely organizing fertilization and irrigation. Studies issued by plant protection institutes, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research prove that periodic orchard monitoring and integrated preventive care programs significantly reduce disease spread and successfully rescue orchards from degradation.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) international reports on stone fruit diseases. Research issued by plant protection centers and woody tree disease research. General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research bulletins on orchard health. General information from the Syrian Agricultural Guide and Livestock in Syria _ Specialized Evidence Center.
