Sour rot (SR) is one of the major diseases affecting grapevine berries, causing severe yield
losses and deterioration of wine quality. SR is caused by an etiologic complex of …

In the face of escalating climate change impacts, the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) set forth by the United Nations present a comprehensive blueprint for achieving a …

Nighttime applications of germicidal UV light (UV-C) have been used to suppress several
fungal diseases of plants, but less is known of UV-C's potential to suppress bacterial plant …

Ultraviolet light at wavelengths from 254 to 283 nm/has been reported to effectively suppress
powdery mildews in several crops, including some cucurbits. Its use to suppress powdery …

Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation below 300 nm may control powdery mildew in numerous crops.
Depending on disease pressure, wavelength, and crop growth stage, one to three …

Downy mildew is a severe disease that leads to significant losses in grape yields worldwide.
It is caused by the oomycete Plasmopara viticola. The study of the distribution of this agent …

Background and goals Germicidal ultraviolet light (UV-C) has suppressed grapevine
powdery mildew in multiple cropping systems. Our goals were to further characterize the …

Calonectria pseudonaviculata, responsible for boxwood blight, produces sticky conidia that
pose a contamination risk in boxwood production, cross-contamination tools and equipment …

In India, grapes are one of the most important crops for business. Grapes and their
byproducts are one of India's leading exports. The leaves of grapes are susceptible to a …

Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), caused by the hemibiotrophic fungus Cercospora beticola, is a
destructive disease affecting table beet. Multiple applications of fungicides are needed to …