Cane Blight Quiz Cane Blight Quiz Take the Quiz! Get a perfect score! Earn the medallion! Questions may have more than one correct answer. Be sure to select all answers that are correct. If you don't get a perfect score, you can take the quiz again until you do! Please provide your email address to receive your digital medallion. Reference: Cane Blight Fact Sheet.Email(Required) 1) Cane blight is a common disease of raspberries and blackberries(Required) true false 2) Cane blight is caused by a(Required) bacterium fungus water mold phytoplasma nematode virus none of the above 3) The cane blight pathogen typically gains entry into a plant through wounds caused by pruning, insect feeding, or harvesting fruit(Required) true false 4) Signs/symptoms associated with cane blight include(Required) excess production of shoots cane cankers leaf spots root decay crumbly fruit cane dieback none of the above 5) The cane blight pathogen readily survives on infected canes and in the soil.(Required) true false 6) To help prevent infections by the cane blight pathogen, only prune raspberry canes in the summer when it is hot.(Required) true false 7) Having proper fertility is important in preventing cane blight. Be sure to give your raspberries lots of nitrogen as this will promote growth of strong, healthy shoots.(Required) true false 8) Proper row spacing can help prevent cane blight. Be sure rows are spaced 12 inches apart to optimize air flow and promote rapid drying of plants.(Required) true false 9) Keeping weeds under control can help prevent cane blight. Weeds can trap moist air and promote a wetter environment that is more favorable for infection.(Required) true false Δ
