Research Topic: Agricultural Phytopathology

Evaluation of electrolyzed water to control fungal trunk pathogens in grapevine nurseries

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Growers struggle with fungal diseases that infect grapevine nurseries, reducing the quality of planting material. Researchers tested electrolyzed water—a solution made from salt and water using electricity—as a sustainable treatment for infected grapevine cuttings. Laboratory tests showed the treatment effectively killed fungal spores and reduced fungal growth. Field trials at a commercial nursery confirmed that treating cuttings with electrolyzed water reduced certain grapevine diseases without harming plant growth.

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Characterization of Fusarium Diversity and Head Microbiota Associated with Rice Spikelet Rot Disease

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Rice spikelet rot disease is a serious problem affecting rice crops in China. Researchers identified five different Fusarium fungal species causing this disease in the Hangzhou region. The study found that two fungal species work together to cause the disease, and that temperature affects how well the fungi grow. Understanding which fungi are present locally will help farmers develop better strategies to prevent and control this damaging disease.

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Antifungal activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on Fusarium equiseti phytopathogen isolated from tomato plant in Nepal

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Researchers in Nepal isolated a fungus called Fusarium equiseti that damages tomato plants and created tiny zinc oxide particles from tea leaves to fight it. These nanoparticles successfully stopped the fungus from growing, reducing its growth by up to 85%. This discovery offers farmers an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fungicides that harm the environment and create resistant fungi.

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