Powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis) is a destructive and widespread disease of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa), especially when susceptible cultivars are grown in high plastic tunnels or glasshouses. Many powdery mildews thrive humid environments but free water films on plant surfaces can inhibit conidial germination some species. We hypothesized that P. aphanis might be directly suppressed b...

Grapevines are one of the most intensely treated crops with a high potential risk to health and biodiversity. Thus, distribution control agrochemicals is crucial obtain quality sustainable product for intensive viticulture. Although search systems reduce waste chemical products consistent in some countries, such as Italy, machinery used obsolete. The development an upgrading system sprayers can...

Abstract Background Powdery mildew is a common leaf disease of crops worldwide. A large quantity chemical fungicides used to control this in horticulture and agriculture, producing serious safety environmental problems. To suppress safe environment-friendly ways, the biocontrol self-isolated new strain Lysobacter enzymogenes (CQ18) was studied against flue-cured tobacco powdery mildews. Results...

Abstract Background Production of medicinal plants in Taiwan is not only hampered by international market competition, but also lack knowledge their pathogens, such as powdery mildew fungi (Erysiphales, Ascomycota). Records these originate from few researchers for the last one hundred years and are still incomplete. Since mildews tropical/subtropical environments rarely develop sexual stages wi...

The symposium "One fungus = Which name" held in Amsterdam 12-13 April 2012, addressed the drastic changes in the naming of pleomorphic fungi adopted by the 18(th) International Botanical Congress in Melbourne in 2011. Possible solutions and ways to face resulting problems were suggested. The fundamental change is that under the new rules fungi in future will be treated nomenclaturally like plan...