Extension Publications

E. Sempeles, S. G. Aćimović (2024): Evaluation of KFD-603 fungicide spray programs for control of Cedar Apple Rust in ‘Fuji’ Apple trees. Plant Disease Management Reports, Report 18:PF055., Volume 18. Published August 26, 2024.

N. Boeckman, M. C. Borba, E. Sempeles, S. G. Aćimović, (2024): Apple Bitter Rot and Glomerella Leaf Spot Caused by Colletotrichum Species. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication (SPES-614P).

E. A. Bush, S. G. Aćimović, L. Rodriguez Salamanca, K. S. Yoder (2024): Brown Rot on Peach and Other Stone Fruits, Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication No. 450-721 (SPES-554P).

M. C. Borba, S. G. Aćimović (2023): Apple Blotch Disease, Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication  No. SPES-509NP.

B. J. Rickard,  S. G. Aćimović, G. Fazio, C. Silver (2023): An Economic Evaluation of Alternative Methods to Manage Fire Blight in Apple Production, Fruit Quarterly, Spring issueVol. 31(1), pg. 23-28.

D. G. Pfeiffer, K. B. Rice, M. Nita, S. G. Aćimović (2023): Pest Management Guide – Home Grounds and Animals, Chapter 3-1 Home Fruit Disease and Insects, Publication 456-018 (ENTO-462P), Section: Home Fruit Disease and Insects.

D. G. Pfeiffer, K. B. Rice, J. M. Wilson, S. Sherif, S. G. Aćimović, J. F. Derr, D. L. Frank, J. Parkhurst, C. Quesada, M. Rahman, J. B. Kotcon, R. S. Chandran, C. R. R. Hooks (2022-2023): Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers (Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland), Publication 456-419 (ENTO-479P), Section: Chemical Control of Diseases and Insects – Bearing and Nonbearing Apple Orchards.

S. G. Aćimović (2022): Botryosphaeria Canker and Dieback of Apple. Apple Diseases Section, MyIPM mobile phone application for for Android and iPhone, Clemson University University of Maryland, University of Georgia.

Jurick II, W., Messinger, L., Wallis, A., Peter, K. A., Villani, S., Bradshaw, M. J., Bartholomew H. P., Buser M, Aćimović, S. G., Fonseca J. M., Cox. K. (2022): PATHMAP mobile phone application for Android and iPhone. USDA ARS, https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/869c8ec5d1a143d389222f967bd094d4

S. G. Aćimović (2019-2021): Marssonina Leaf and Fruit Blotch. Apple Diseases Section, MyIPM mobile phone application for for Android and iPhone, Clemson University University of Maryland, University of Georgia.

Orchard Outlook Podcast (2022): E4 S3. Springing into Scab Season – Part 2 : Guest Dr. Srdjan Acimovic: https://anchor.fm/orchard-outlook/episodes/E4-S3–Part-2-Springing-into-Scab-Season-Guest-Dr–Srdjan-Acimovic-e1fta7g

Orchard Outlook Podcast (2022): E3 S3. Springing into Scab Season – Part 1: Guest Dr. Srdjan Acimovic: https://anchor.fm/orchard-outlook/episodes/E3-S3–Part-1-Springing-into-Scab-Season-Guest-Dr–Srdjan-Acimovic-e1fta1k

S. G. Aćimović, A. Davis, V. Wong (2022) : Evaluation of Gatten and Parade fungicide programs for control of apple powdery mildew on ‘Idared’ in 2021. Plant Disease Management Reports, Report 16:PF033, Volume 16, Published March 17, 2022.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith, D. Raskonda, K. Lam (2021): Efficacy of New Synthetic and Soft Fungicides for Management of Apple Scab Fungus Venturia inaequalisFruit Quarterly, Spring issueVol. 29(1), pg. 21-27.

S. G. Aćimović, C. Meredith (2021): Evaluation of programs of Buran in Agral 90 or PureSpray Green for control of sooty blotch and flyspeck in 2020. Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 15:PF038. Volume 15Published, Mar 4, 2021.

S. G. Aćimović, C. Meredith, D. Raskonda, R. Delgado Santander (2021): Efficacy of sprays schedules based on Procure, Ziram, Vacciplant and Kasumin in cedar apple/quince rust and fire blight control in 2020. Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 15:PF037. Volume 15Published, Mar 4, 2021.

S. G. Aćimović, C. Meredith, D. Raskonda, K. Lam (2021): Evaluation of Stargus, Vacciplant, Cevya, Excalia, Miravis and Luna Sensation for apple scab control in 2020Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 15:PF036. Volume 15Published, Mar 4, 2021.

S. G. Aćimović, P.L. Martin, F. Khodadadi, K. A. Peter (2020): One Disease Many Causes: The Key Colletotrichum Species Causing Apple Bitter Rot in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, Their Distribution, Habitats and Management OptionsFruit Quarterly, Winter issueVol. 28(4), pg. 12-21.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith, K. Lam, L. Weiner (2020): Evaluation of Cevya, Miravis, pyraziflumid, Aprovia, Luna Sensation and Fontelis for apple scab control in 2019Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 14:PF041. Volume 14Published Mar 9, 2020.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith, K. Lam, L. Weiner (2020): Evaluation of Excalia for apple scab control in 2019Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 14:PF042. Volume 14Published Mar 9, 2020.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2020): Evaluation of pyraziflumid fungicide programs for control of apple powdery mildew in 2017Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 14:PF054. Volume 14Published Mar 9, 2020.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2020): Evaluation of SDHI fungicide spray programs for control of grape powdery mildew in 2017Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 14:PF055. Volume 14Published Mar 9, 2020.

S. G. Aćimović (2019): Blossom Blast of Apple. Apple Diseases Section, MyIPM mobile phone application for Android and iPhone, Clemson University University of Maryland, University of Georgia.

S. G. Aćimović, E. Higgins, C. L. Meredith (2019): Effective Post-Infection Programs of Prohexadione-calcium for Reducing Shoot Blight and Preventing Fire Blight Canker Initiation on Apple Wood with Cost-Benefit AnalysisFruit Quarterly, Summer issue, Vol 27 (2), pg. 25-31.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2019): Evaluation of SDHI and DMI Fungicides in Mix with Surfactants and of New DMI Revysol® for Control of Apple Scab in the Hudson ValleyFruit Quarterly, Spring issue, Vol 27 (1), pg. 9-16.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith, N. Woelfersheim (2019): Evaluation of BAS-750-07F (Revysol), DMI and SDHI fungicides with LI 700 for control of apple scab in 2018Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 13:PF040. Volume 13Published Mar 1, 2019.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2019): Evaluation of FungOUT fungicide program for control of sooty blotch and flyspeck in 2018Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 13:PF041. Volume 13Published Mar 1, 2019.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2019): Efficacy of biologicals and low-rate copper formulations in blossom and shoot blight control in 2018Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 13:PF046. Volume 13Published Mar 1, 2019.

S. G. Aćimović, A. E. Wallis, M. R. Basedow (2018): Two Years of Experience with RIMpro Apple Scab Prediction Model on Commercial Apple Farms in Eastern New YorkFruit Quarterly, Winter issue, Vol 26 (4), pg. 21-27.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2018): Evaluation of SDHI fungicides with surfactants for control of apple scab in 2017Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 12:PF022. Volume 12Published Mar 12, 2018.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2018): Efficacy of low-rate copper formulations, biologicals, and SAR-activator candidate Regalia/MBI-10612 in blossom and shoot blight control applied by spraying or trunk injectionPlant Disease Management Reports, No. 12:PF023Volume 12Published Mar, 12, 2018.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2018): Evaluation of SDHI fungicides for control of sooty blotch and flyspeck in 2016. Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 12:PF024Volume 12, Published: Mar, 12, 2018.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2017): Evaluation of newer biologicals and the SAR-activator candidate Regalia in fire blight control applied by spraying or trunk injectionFruit Quarterly, Winter issue, Vol 25 (4), pg. 25-29.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2017): Evaluation of dormant copper sprays with bark penetrating surfactants in reduction of Erwinia amylovora in cankers and of low-rate copper sprays in blossom blight controlFruit Quarterly, Fall issue, Vol 25 (3), pg. 15-20.

S. G. Aćimović, C. L. Meredith (2017): Evaluation of SDHI fungicides and Regalia for control of cedar apple rust in 2016Plant Disease Management Reports, No. 11:PF025Volume 11Published Aug 4, 2017.