Neoscytalidium dimidiatum, a plant-and human-associated fungus, has emerged as a
substantial global ecological and agricultural threat aggravated by global warming. It inflicts …

Microbial diversity in vineyards and in grapes has generated significant scientific interest.
From a biotechnological perspective, vineyard and grape biodiversity has been shown to …

Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTDs) are major threats in Mediterranean countries, causing
economic losses due to reduced grape yields and long-term vine productivity, as well as …

Abstract The EFSA Plant Health Panel performed a pest categorisation of Neoscytalidium
dimidiatum, a clearly defined plant pathogenic fungus of the family Botryosphaeriaceae. The …

Abiotic stresses can affect the outcome of plant–pathogen interactions, mostly by
predisposing the host plant to infection; however, the crosstalk between pathogens and …

The genus Lasiodiplodia has been reported from several grape growing regions and is
considered as one of the fastest wood colonizers, causing Botryosphaeria dieback. The aim …

Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) have been considered to be a superfood because of their
health benefits. Stem blight or dieback of blueberry has been frequently observed in …

Viticulture worldwide is challenged by grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs). Involvement of
arthropods in the dissemination process of GTD pathogens, notably esca pathogens, is …

During a study of Botryosphaeriaceae species associated with grapevine trunk diseases in
the Czech Republic, a collection of 22 Botryosphaeriaceae-like strains were isolated from …

Dothiorella species are fungal plant pathogens associated with Botryosphaeria dieback of
grapevine. Symptoms caused by these fungi on grapevines suggest possible implication of …