Novel sources of resistance to powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica (Lév.) Arnaud) in pepper [PDF]
Peppers, a worldwide crop, are threatened by different pathogens. Powdery mildew, a biotroph fungal infection, can cause several damages directly on vegetative parts and indirectly on fruits.
Ivan-Ilich MORALES-MANZO +5 more
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Fighting Tomato Fungal Diseases with a Biocontrol Product Based on Amoeba Lysate [PDF]
New solutions to reduce the use of chemical pesticides to combat plant diseases and to meet societal and political demands are needed to achieve sustainable agriculture.
Sandrine Troussieux +2 more
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The anamorphic state of Leveillula taurica recorded on Cleome spinosa in north-eastern Brazil [PDF]
The anamorphic state of Leveillula taurica was found causing a powdery mildew disease on Cleome spinosa in north-eastern Brazil. Its chasmothecial state was not observed on the collected samples. The fungus is illustrated and described.
Carlos AC, Soares DJ
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Loss of function in Mlo orthologs reduces susceptibility of pepper and tomato to powdery mildew disease caused by Leveillula taurica. [PDF]
Powdery mildew disease caused by Leveillula taurica is a serious fungal threat to greenhouse tomato and pepper production. In contrast to most powdery mildew species which are epiphytic, L. taurica is an endophytic fungus colonizing the mesophyll tissues
Zheng Zheng +8 more
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Cloning of the Cytochrome b Gene From the Tomato Powdery Mildew Fungus Leveillula taurica Reveals High Levels of Allelic Variation and Heteroplasmy for the G143A Mutation [PDF]
Leveillula taurica is a major pathogen of tomato and several other crops that can cause substantial yield losses in favorable conditions for the fungus.
Sandra Mosquera +7 more
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Inheritance of reaction to Leveillula taurica (Lev.) Arn. in Capsicum annuum L. Herança da reação à Leveillula taurica (Lev.) Arn. em Capsicum annuum L. [PDF]
The use of fungicides to control powdery mildew in sweet pepper has been ineffective and genetic resistance is the best alternative. Resistance sources identified in Capsicum annuum L. are rare and unsatisfactory.
Sally Ferreira Blat +3 more
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Potential of Chitosan for the Control of Powdery Mildew (Leveillula taurica (Lév.) Arnaud) in a Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Cultivar [PDF]
One of the phytopathogens that cause severe damage to jalapeño pepper is Leveillula taurica (Lév.) Arnaud, the causative agent of powdery mildew. Synthetic fungicides are currently employed for its control, contributing to adverse effects on human health
Omar Jiménez-Pérez +5 more
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Powdery Mildew Caused by Leveillula taurica (Synonym: Phyllactinia taurica): A Global Challenge for Pepper Production. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Pepper powdery mildew, caused by the obligate fungal pathogen Leveillula taurica (asexual stage: Oidiopsis taurica (Lév.) Salmon 1906, synonym:
Massire A +6 more
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Efficacy of Biorational Products for Managing Diseases of Tomato in Greenhouse Production [PDF]
Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea), late blight (Phytophthora infestans), powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica), pith necrosis (Pseudomonas corrugata), and bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis) are major diseases that affect tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.
Luis Fernando Esquivel-Cervantes +5 more
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Inheritance of reaction to Leveillula taurica (Lev.) Arn. in Capsicum baccatum [PDF]
Capsicum baccatum has been considered the best source of resistance against powdery mildew in Capsicum spp, while the best resistance sources among hot pepper species are found in Capsicum baccatum.
Blat, Sally Ferreira +3 more
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