Plant pathogens are commonly identified in the field by the typical disease symptoms that
they can cause. The efficient early detection and identification of pathogens are essential …

The fungus Trichoderma is widely regarded as the most common fungal biocontrol agent for
plant health management. More than 25 Trichoderma species have been extensively …

Phytopathogenic microorganisms have caused blight diseases that present significant
challenges to global agriculture. These diseases result in substantial crop losses and have a …

Grapevine is one of the economically most important fruit crops cultivated worldwide. Grape
production is significantly affected by biotic constraints leading to heavy crop losses …

Grapevine production is economically indispensable for the global wine industry. Currently,
Mexico cultivates grapevines across approximately 28 500 hectares, ranking as the 26th …

Grapevine downy mildew is a devastating disease that wreaks havoc on grapevines (Vitis
vinifera L.) worldwide. The causal organism of this disease is Plasmopara viticola, a diploid …

Asphondylia borrichiae, like other gall-forming gnats, are obligate symbionts to the
endophytic fungi (EF) they deposit when laying eggs. Asphondyliaspp. and EF are important …