Sclerotinia species in Serbia and possibilities of their control [PDF]
Sclerotinia species are economically important, necrotrophic and aggressive plant pathogens with a broad host range and worldwide distribution. They act as airborne or soilborne pathogens, and can be transmitted by seed.
Mihajlović Milica+4 more
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Microalgae-based bioremediation of water contaminated by pesticides in peri-urban agricultural areas [PDF]
The present study evaluated the capacity of a semi-closed, tubular horizontal photobioreactor (PBR) to remove pesticides from agricultural run-off. The study was carried out in July to study its efficiency under the best conditions (highest solar irradiation).
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Analysis of pesticide residues is very important to enforce legislation and guarantee food safety. The correct use of pesticides is still crucial in agriculture because they provide spectacular increases in crop yields and ensure global demand for grain.
Andreu Pérez, V., Picó, Yolanda
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Can Sclerotinia stem and root rot be managed effectively without causing environmental imbalance in soil? [PDF]
Sclerotinia stem and root rot, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is considered to be an important soil-borne disease of over 400 plant species, including a wide range of species important for agriculture.
Mihajlović Milica+5 more
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Ralstonia solanacearum – a New Threat to Potato Production in Serbia [PDF]
A survey of ware potatoes (a total of 1127 samples) from localities in Serbia during two consecutive years resulted in detection and identification of R. solanacearum in 17 tuber samples.
Svetlana Milijašević-Marčić+6 more
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Mathematical modelling of adjuvant-enhanced active ingredient leaf uptake of pesticides [PDF]
The global importance of effective and affordable pesticides to optimise crop yield and to support health of our growing population cannot be understated. But to develop new products or refine existing ones in response to climate and environmental changes is both time-intensive and expensive which is why the agrochemical industry is increasingly ...
arxiv
Microbial activity in different soils in response to metribuzin treatment [PDF]
The effect of metribuzin on soil microorganisms and their enzymatic activity, as well as the amount of metribuzin residues, greatly depend on the type of soil and its physico-chemical properties.
Šantrić Ljiljana+4 more
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Control of pepper bacterial spot and tomato bacterial speck using bactericides in combination with a plant activator [PDF]
The efficacy of a formulated product of tea tree oil (TTO) and a standard copper based bactericide in combinations with acibenzolar-S-methyl (ASM) for control of bacterial spot of pepper and bacterial speck of tomato was evaluated under controlled ...
Rekanović Emil+5 more
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Soil Acidification Aggravates the Occurrence of Bacterial Wilt in South China
Soil acidification is a major problem in modern agricultural systems and is an important factor affecting the soil microbial community and soil health. However, little is known about the effect of soil acidification on soil-borne plant diseases.
Chen Xu+6 more
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Antifungal activity of six plant essential oils from Serbia against Trichoderma aggressivum f. europaeum [PDF]
Six essential oils (EOs) extracted from plants originating in Serbia were assayed for inhibitory and fungicidal activity against a major fungal pathogen of button mushroom causing green mould disease, Trichoderma agressivum f. europaeum.
Rada Đurović-Pejčev+5 more
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