Several Phyllosticta species are known as pathogens of Citrus spp., and are responsible for
various disease symptoms including leaf and fruit spots. One of the most important species …

The dynamics of cucurbit downy mildew, caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis, in the
eastern United States in 2008 and 2009 were investigated based on disease records …

Background Despite technical improvements in the citrus chain and leadership in orange
production achieved in the past decades, premature fruit drop remains a major component …

The control of citrus black spot (CBS) caused by Phyllosticta citricarpa relies mainly on
fungicide sprays. Generally, high and non-standardized spray volumes are adopted and the …

Guignardia citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot (CBS), forms ascospores and
conidia in citrus leaf litter and only conidia on fruit and twigs. The objective of this work was …

Melissococcus plutonius is the causative agent of European foulbrood (EFB), which is a
serious brood disease of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera). EFB remains a threat …

Phyllosticta citricarpa, the citrus black spot pathogen, was first identified in Florida in March
2010. Subsequently, this pathogen has become established in Florida but can be easily …

Guignardia citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot, forms airborne ascospores on
decomposing citrus leaves and water‐spread conidia on fruits, leaves and twigs. The spatial …

Simulated rain splash experiments using a rain tower and wind tunnel determined the
potential for dispersal of Phyllosticta citricarpa (synonym Guignardia citricarpa) conidia …

Ascospores are the most important inoculum source of citrus black spot (CBS), caused by
Guignardia citricarpa, but pseudothecium maturation and ascospore release are …