Biological control of lettuce drop and host plant colonization by rhizospheric and endophytic streptomycetes [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016 Lettuce drop, caused by the soil borne pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is one of the most common and serious diseases of lettuce worldwide. Increased concerns about the side effects of chemical pesticides have resulted in greater interest in ...
Xiaoyulong eChen +7 more
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Biocontrol Potential of Rhizospheric Bacillus Strains Against Sclerotinia minor Jagger Causing Lettuce Drop [PDF]
MicroorganismsPhytopathogenic Sclerotinia minor Jagger causes lettuce drop, a destructive soil-borne disease. As potential biocontrol agents for this disease, 2 of 31 bacterial strains isolated from soil samples from fields containing S.
Lihui Xu +8 more
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Host cell wall composition and localized microenvironment implicated in resistance to basal stem degradation by lettuce drop (Sclerotinia minor) [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground Sclerotinia spp. are generalist fungal pathogens, infecting over 700 plant hosts worldwide, including major crops. While host resistance is the most sustainable and cost-effective method for disease management, complete resistance to ...
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Cover crops can increase lettuce drop [PDF]
California Agriculture, 1997 Although cover crops contribute many benefits to organic and conventional agricultural systems, they may play a significant role in the epidemiology of soil-borne diseases.
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Sclerotinia Species Causing Lettuce Drop Disease in Serbia [PDF]
MicroorganismsSclerotinia spp. are globally distributed, devastating plant pathogens with a broad host range, including lettuce, on which they cause lettuce drop disease.
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Integrative path modeling and QTL mapping identify maturity, stem strength, and cell wall composition driving lettuce resistance to Sclerotinia minor [PDF]
Scientific ReportsLettuce (Lactuca sativa) is highly vulnerable to Sclerotinia minor, the pathogen causing lettuce drop. Breeding for resistance is the most effective control strategy; however, full resistance has not been achieved, and current partial resistance sources ...
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Comparative Analysis of Soil Moisture- and Weather-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Drip-Irrigated Lettuce Using Low-Cost Internet of Things Capacitive Sensors [PDF]
SensorsEfficient irrigation management is crucial for optimizing water use and productivity in agriculture, particularly in water-scarce regions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of soil-based and weather-based irrigation management using a low-cost (DIY)
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Breeding Lettuce for Resistance against Sclerotinia minor
HortScience, 2023 Lettuce drop caused by Sclerotinia minor is a damaging disease of romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) production in California. Introgression of partial resistance from wild, primitive, or heirloom accessions into modern cultivars could improve ...
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Band Steaming for Weed and Disease Control in Leafy Greens and Carrots
HortScience, 2022 Steam injected into the soil, raising soil temperatures to >70 °C for 15 to 20 minutes, will control weed seed and soilborne pathogens. The effect of this reduction in the weed seedbank viability results in weed control in the treated zone that can ...
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Minimum tillage practices affect disease and yield of lettuce
California Agriculture, 2002 Vegetable growers have been experimenting with reduced tillage practices to increase soil organic matter, limit compaction, and reduce fuel and labor costs.
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