Cladophialophora is a genus of black yeast-like fungi comprising a number of clinically
highly significant species in addition to environmental taxa. The genus has previously been …

The genus Phaeoacremonium is associated with opportunistic human infections, as well as
stunted growth and die-back of various woody hosts, especially grapevines. In this study …

Petri disease and esca are very destructive grapevine decline diseases that occur in most
countries where grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is cultivated. Phaeoacremonium species are …

Esca is a grapevine wood disease that seriously affects vine yield and longevity. Our
knowledge of this disease and its causes has changed profoundly in recent years, as it has …

The susceptibility of grapevine annual pruning wounds to Phaeomoniella chlamydospora,
Phaeoacremonium aleophilum and Diplodia seriata was investigated over three years …

Eutypa dieback and esca are two destructive diseases affecting vineyards all over the world,
caused by one or several fungal xylotrophs respectively. The main research findings …

An unusual disease, named elephantiasis for its typical symptoms, has been seen in
orchards of kiwifruit cv. Hayward in Emilia-Romagna (northern Italy) since 2001 …

Petri disease pathogens (Phaeoacremonium spp. and Phaeomoniella chlamydospora) are
able to colonize the vessels in the xylem of grapevine propagating material. Hot‐water …

Grapevines sampled in the Comunidad Valenciana in Spain were examined for esca
symptoms, and the different vine parts (trunk.. cane and young vine) were surveyed for the …

Artificial inoculation with fungal species involved in the Petri disease was performed on in
vitro grapevine shoots. After 2 months, plantlets were observed and the presence of any leaf …