Molecular Ecology, Volume 35, Issue 4, February 2026.ABSTRACT Understanding the genetic diversity and evolutionary history of plant pathogens is crucial for effective disease management strategies. Sunflower downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Plasmopara halstedii, is a worldwide threat to the sunflower oil crop.
Yann Pecrix +8 more
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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURAL ALTERNATIVE COPPER PRODUCTS AND LOW RATE COPPER FORMULATIONS AGAINST GRAPE DOWNY MILDEW IN ORGANIC VITICULTURE [PDF]
, 2007 The control of pathogenic fungi, especially downy mildew, represents the main problem in organic viticulture as only few fungicides, above all copper salts, can be used. As the copper causes problems of environmental impact, the Regulation EC n. 473/2002
Cargnello, Giovanni +3 more
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Setting of import tolerances for dimethomorph in grapes
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2026.Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant BASF Agro B.V. Arnhem (NL) Freienbach Branch submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to set an import tolerance for the active substance dimethomorph in table and wine grapes.
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) +18 more
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Optimisation of downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) control in organic viticulture with low copper doses, new copper formulations and plant strengtheners, results of four years of on farm research [PDF]
, 2008 In three different wine growing regions in Germany, due to weather and infection conditions several fungicide (copper formulations) and plant strengtheners (Myco-Sin VIN®, Kendal®, Frutogard ®) applications against downy mildew are required in order to ...
Baus-Reichel, O. +3 more
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New Mechanisms of Resistance to CAA and OSBPI Fungicides in Phytophthora infestans
Plant Pathology, Volume 75, Issue 1, January/February 2026.This study presents the first report of the mechanism behind mandipropamid resistance in Phytophthora infestans, the newly discovered presence of combined resistance to CAAs and OXTP in potato fields and recommendations for revised fungicide management strategies for potato late blight control. ABSTRACT Field observations from Denmark in 2021 suggested
Stefano F. F. Torriani +8 more
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Identification of Microsatellite Markers for Plasmopara viticola and Establishment of High throughput Method for SSR Analysis [PDF]
, 2018 The Oomycete Plasmopara viticola is the causal organism of downy mildew on grapevine (Vitis spp.). In order to set up the techniques for investigating downy mildew disease dynamics and genetic structure, co-dominant, neutral, highly reproducible and ...
Gessler, Cesare +2 more
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Pea‐Saving Partners: Bacillus and Pseudomonas Combat Downy Mildew in Pea Crops
Plant Pathology, Volume 75, Issue 1, January/February 2026.Strains of Bacillus velezensis or Pseudomonas fluorescens or their filtrates showed potential as biopesticides against the pea downy mildew pathogen Peronospora viciae f. sp. pisi in vitro and in planta with a synergistic effect for the dual foliar and drench application.
Emeka Chibuzor Okechukwu +10 more
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Leaf morphological characteristics and stilbene production differently affect downy mildew resistance of Vitis vinifera varieties grown in Italy [PDF]
, 2014 The degree of resistance to downy mildew of grape varieties belonging to the oenological tradition of Central Italy was evaluated by the analysis of plant responses to pathogen infections carried out in natural and controlled environments.
Alonso-Villaverde Iglesias, Virginia +3 more
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Meio semi-seletivo para isolamento de Xanthomonas campestris pv. viticola
Ciência Rural, 2006 O cancro bacteriano causado por Xanthomonas campestris pv. viticola é a fitobacteriose mais importante da videira no Submédio São Francisco. O isolamento de X. campestris pv.
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Plant Pathology, Volume 75, Issue 1, January/February 2026.This review aims to elucidate the aetiology of almond cankers and decline syndromes as well as raise awareness within the scientific community of the need to deepen our knowledge of their aetiology and epidemiology to develop effective management strategies. ABSTRACT Almond (Prunus dulcis) canker diseases and decline syndromes have been reported during
Carmen Luque‐Cruz +7 more
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