Research Topic: Botryosphaeria dieback

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

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Scientists tested a new disinfection treatment called electrolyzed water on grapevine nursery plants to prevent fungal infections. The treatment uses a simple process of mixing water, salt, and electricity to create a natural disinfectant. Tests showed the treatment effectively reduced fungal infections in young grapevines without harming the plants, offering grape growers a promising new way to protect their nursery stock.

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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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Native Bacteria Are Effective Biocontrol Agents at a Wide Range of Temperatures of Neofusicoccum parvum, Associated with Botryosphaeria Dieback on Grapevine

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Scientists discovered that native bacteria from Chile, particularly Pseudomonas strains, can effectively control a serious fungus that damages grapevines. These bacteria work across a range of temperatures and successfully reduced fungal growth both in laboratory tests and in actual vineyards. This discovery offers a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting grape crops.

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