Pistachio (Pistacia vera) is an important crop in Italy, traditionally cultivated in Sicily
(southern Italy) for several decades now. In recent years, new orchards have been planted …

Citral is an essential oil with antimicrobial activity against a broad range of microorganisms.
However, its low solubility and susceptibility to environmental conditions difficult the use of …

Abstract Aim of the Study The aim was to characterize the baseline microbial population of
the avocado carposphere and understand shifts in community structure from the harvest to …

Avocado production is restricted globally by the anthracnose disease caused by
Colletotrichum species. In Thailand, anthracnose symptoms can be found on avocado …

Abstract During the winter of 2018, 3-years-old trees of avocado (Persea americana) cv
“Hass” from Trapani province (Sicily, Italy) showed symptoms of stem and crown rot. Two …

Demand for organic avocado fruits, together with stringent food safety standards in the
global market, has made producers to use alternative, safe, and consumer‐friendly …

Anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum spp. is a limiting factor in avocado
production worldwide. In Taiwan, Colletotrichum spp. cause post-harvest disease on …

A recent survey conducted in the historical botanical garden Villa Caronia, Sicily, identified
the causal organisms of branch cankers and dieback on a mature Meryta denhamii …

Brachychiton species are planted in Italy as ornamental trees. A survey in a nursery in Sicily
(Italy) revealed the presence of young B. acerifolius and B. populneus showing severe trunk …

Dieback symptoms associated with fungal trunk pathogens cause significant economic
losses for farmers of kiwifruit and other woody fruit trees worldwide. This study represents …