Apple rootstocks may become infected by Neonectria ditissima during propagation

Draft Genome Sequence of a European Isolate of the Apple Canker Pathogen Neonectria ditissima

The Sordariomycetes fungus Neonectria ditissima is a major pathogen of apples, causing canker on trees and fruit spoilage. We report here the draft genome sequence of a European strain isolated from cankerous tissue.

Self-grafting a simple method for vegetative propagation of apple clonal rootstocks

Draft Genome Sequences of Two Isolates of the Plant-Pathogenic Fungus Neonectria ditissima That Differ in Virulence

Neonectria ditissima is the causal agent of apple canker. Here, we present the draft genome sequences of two isolates of N. ditissima that differ in virulence. Comparative genomics will enable pathogenicity determinants to be identified in this plant-pathogenic fungus.

Assessment of diversity and genetic relationships of Neonectria ditissima: the causal agent of fruit tree canker

BACKGROUND Neonectria ditissima is one of the most important fungal pathogens of apple trees, where it causes fruit tree canker. Information about the amount and partitioning of genetic variation of this fungus could be helpful for improving orchard management strategies and for breeding apple cultivars with high levels of genetically determined resistance. In this study single-spore Neonectria...

Rootstocks for Size Control in Apple Trees