Research Keyword: grapevine disease

Diaporthe foeniculina and D. eres, in addition to D. ampelina, may cause Phomopsis cane and leaf spot disease in grapevine

Researchers found that three different fungal species, not just one, cause a disease called Phomopsis cane and leaf spot in grapevines grown in Southern Europe. While Diaporthe ampelina remains the primary culprit, two other species (D. eres and D. foeniculina) can also cause the same disease symptoms. Interestingly, these different fungi prefer different temperatures for growth, which means farmers may need to adjust their disease management strategies based on which species is present in their vineyards.

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Argonaute1-Dependent LtmilR2 Negatively Regulated Infection of Lasiodiplodia theobromae by Targeting a Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor in RAS Signalling

Scientists discovered a small RNA molecule called LtmilR2 in a fungus that causes grape canker disease. This molecule naturally suppresses the fungus’s ability to infect grapes. By delivering this molecule or similar RNA duplexes to the fungus, researchers were able to inhibit its growth and infection, suggesting a new type of biological fungicide that could protect vineyards without chemical pesticides.

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