The genus Phytophthora comprises a diverse array of oomycetes that pose a serious threat to global agriculture, forestry and natural ecosystems. These pathogens are responsible for diseases ranging ...

Fungicide resistance in plant pathogens has emerged as a critical concern for global agriculture, threatening crop yields and food security. This phenomenon occurs when fungal populations evolve ...

The field of plant protection is facing urgent challenges arising from the global demand for sustainable agricultural ...

A destructive plant pathogen has long puzzled scientists with its ability to move swiftly through crops and cause sudden, ...

Rows of meticulously tended grapevines sprawled across large vineyards, with a sweet, fruity aroma wafting through the air are classic features of America’s thriving wine industry. However, in the ...

In the 13 July Nature a Brazilian sequencing consortium reports the first public sequence of a free-living plant pathogen (Nature 2000, 406:151-159). The bacterium, Xyella fastidiosa, grows in the ...

Slippery, drippy goop makes Ralstonia bacteria devastating killers of plants, causing rapid wilting in tomato, potato and a wide range of other crops, according to new research. The work, published in ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Wiping “phantom agents” from a list of suspected plant pathogens would improve agricultural efficiency and food security by updating regulations on international shipment of ...

Climate change is one of the principal driving forces intensifying abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, flood and extreme heat and cold temperatures.

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