Stone fruit is attacked by various pathogens, of which brown rot disease is one of the
important diseases. There are three Monilinia species mainly responsible for the brown rot …

The assessment of crop yield losses is needed for the improvement of production systems
that contribute to the incomes of rural families and food security worldwide. However, efforts …

Apple is a globally important tree fruit. In the United Kingdom (UK) and mainland Europe,
there is ongoing consumer and environmental concern regarding over-reliance on …

Five field experiments were performed in commercial orchards located in Lleida (Spain)
over three growing seasons, 2000–2002, in order to estimate the relationship between the …

Sunlight is the primary source of energy used in photosynthesis by plants to convert carbon
dioxide and water into carbohydrates, which the plant uses to make stems, leaves, roots …

Brown rot, caused by both fungal pathogens Monilinia laxa and M. fructigena, is considered
as one of major pre-and postharvest pathogen of tree fruit. Therefore, this study aimed at …

Aims: To study the population dynamics of Epicoccum nigrum on peaches and nectarines
and to enhance its colonization on fruit surfaces to improve its biocontrol efficacy against …

Guignardia citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot, forms airborne ascospores on
decomposing citrus leaves and water‐spread conidia on fruits, leaves and twigs. The spatial …

Different species of the genus Monilinia are common plant pathogens that endanger pome
and stone fruit production worldwide. In Serbia, two species of this genus are widely …

Many pesticides are used very effectively against fungal diseases in crop protection.
However, the widespread use of synthetic pesticides in conventional fruit production clearly …