Plasmopara viticola (P. viticola, Berk. & MA Curtis; Berl. & De Toni) causing grapevine
downy mildew is one of the most damaging pathogens to viticulture worldwide. Since its …

Plant-pathogenic oomycetes include numerous species that are ongoing threats to
agriculture and natural ecosystems. Understanding the molecular dialogs between …

The need to improve agricultural sustainability to secure yields, minimize environmental
impacts and buffer environmental change is widely recognized. Investment in conventional …

Melon (Cucumis melo L.) production is often restricted by a plethora of pests and diseases,
including powdery mildew and downy mildew caused respectively by the fungal species …

The downy mildew pathogen, Pseudoperonospora cubensis, which infects plant species in
the family Cucurbitaceae, has undergone major changes during the last decade. Disease …

Key message A single recessive gene for complete resistance to powdery mildew and a
major-effect QTL for partial resistance to downy mildew were co-localized in a Cucumis …

Downy mildew, caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is a major threat to cucumber
(Cucumis sativus) production. An increase in the disadvantages associated with chemical …

Phytophthora fruit rot (PFR) caused by the soilborne oomycete pathogen, Phytophthora
capsici, can cause severe yield loss in cucumber. With no resistant variety available, genetic …

Downy mildew (DM), caused by P. cubensis, is harmful to cucurbits including luffa, with
increased shortcomings associated with its control through cultural practices, chemical …

Pseudoperonospora cubensis is an obligate oomycete and cause of cucurbit downy mildew
(CDM), the most destructive foliar disease affecting cucurbit hosts. Annual epidemics …