print email comment close California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF) URL: http://www.suddenoakdeath.org/ Description: The purpose of the California Oak Mortality Task Force is to address "elevated levels of oak mortality in California resulting from Sudden Oak Death (SOD)." The site focuses on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sudden oak death, which is caused by a pathogen called Phytophthora ramorum. Online publications address best management practices and risk assessment. Publisher: California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF) Extra Keywords Phytophthora ramorum Library of Congress Subject Headings: LII classic content Oak Oak -- Diseases and pests -- California Trees LII Database Information: Record 15042 created by Karen Schneider on 01/10/2002 Last modification on 12/06/2005 Last review by Tom McGibney on 11/06/2005 Published: 01/10/2002   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/15042