CATS Arborist Albuquerque Tree Health & Disease Management 2

Question 1

Which fungal disease commonly causes white powdery coatings on leaves of oaks and other trees in the Albuquerque area?

Accepted Answer

Powdery mildew

Answer

Verticillium wilt

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Cytospora canker

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Anthracnose

Question 2

A tree in Albuquerque shows yellowing leaves with green veins. Which condition is most likely causing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

Iron chlorosis

Answer

Nitrogen deficiency

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Overwatering

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Root rot

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of conducting a crown density assessment in tree health evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the percentage of live crown relative to total tree height

Answer

To measure trunk diameter at breast height

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To assess root plate stability

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To determine irrigation scheduling

Question 4

Which bark beetle species is a significant threat to piñon pines in the Albuquerque region?

Accepted Answer

Piñon ips beetle (Ips confusus)

Answer

Emerald ash borer

Answer

Mountain pine beetle

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Asian longhorned beetle

Question 5

When treating a tree with a systemic insecticide via soil injection, which factor most influences uptake speed?

Accepted Answer

Soil moisture level and tree transpiration rate

Answer

Wind speed at the time of application

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The brand of insecticide used

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Time of year the tree was planted

Question 6

What does the term 'girdling root' mean in arboricultural practice?

Accepted Answer

A root that circles the trunk and compresses the vascular tissue

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A root that grows downward into bedrock

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A root that grows into a sewer line

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A root that produces aerial sprouts

Question 7

In Albuquerque's desert climate, which irrigation practice best supports deep root development in established trees?

Accepted Answer

Infrequent deep watering at the drip line and beyond

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Daily shallow watering near the trunk

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Overhead sprinkler irrigation twice daily

Answer

Misting the canopy to reduce heat stress