Heterobasidion annosum (Fr.) Bref. sensu lato (sl) is a dangerous forest pathogen causing
root and butt rot disease in most conifers of the northern hemisphere. This pathogen is most …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play an important role in the communication among
organisms, including plants, beneficial or pathogenic microbes, and pests. In vitro, we …

Treatment of conifer stumps with a control agent effectively prevents Heterobasidion spore
infections in summer cuttings and protects the residual stand and the next tree generation …

The Heterobasidion annosum species complex includes major fungal pathogens of conifers
worldwide. State-of-the-art preventative stump treatments with urea or with commercial …

This study investigated the efficacy of Rotstop®, a native Latvian Phlebiopsis gigantea strain
and 35% urea solution in combination with a stump cover treatment to control against …

For about 25 years, forest managers in Sweden have been treating stumps following
harvesting with Phlebiopsis gigantea, retailed as Rotstop® S gel, against spore infections of …

Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) is the most important economic tree species in
Central Europe. It has been affected by extensive windstorms and bark beetle disturbances …

The fungus Heterobasidion annosum sl is one of the most destructive pathogens in
coniferous forests in the Northern Hemisphere spreading during most of the year with spores …

We conducted an experimental evaluation of treatments to limit Heterobasidion occidentale
infection of white fir (Abies concolor) stumps and wounds in California mixed conifer forests …

Afforestation of former agricultural lands is a common practice in several countries. This is
beneficial for avoiding diseases carry-over from previous forest generations and to expand …