Genetic diversity of Actinidia spp. shapes the oomycete pattern associated with Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS)

G Mian, G Cipriani, G Firrao, M Martini, P Ermacora - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) is an important soil-borne disease for the
Italian kiwifruit industry, causing€ 300,000 in economic losses in 2020 alone. So far, the …

Potential of Different Actinidia Genotypes as Resistant Rootstocks for Preventing Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome

G Mian, G Cipriani, S Saro, M Martini, P Ermacora - Horticulturae, 2022 - mdpi.com
Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) is currently affecting Italian kiwifruit cultivation,
causing dramatic yield and economic losses. The syndrome's aetiology is due to soil-borne …

A metabarcoding approach to investigate fungal and oomycete communities associated with kiwifruit vine decline syndrome in Italy

F Savian, F Marroni, P Ermacora, G Firrao… - Phytobiomes …, 2022 - Am Phytopath Society
Since 2012, kiwifruit vine decline syndrome (KVDS) has severely compromised all major
kiwifruit-growing areas in Italy. Thus far, etiological studies were mainly focused on …

Pathogenicity of Phytopythium chamaehyphon: A New Player in Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome of Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa 'Hayward' in Italy

F Savian, S Prencipe, N Filippini, L Nari… - Plant …, 2021 - Am Phytopath Society
Kiwifruit vine decline syndrome (KVDS) is a serious soil-borne disease that degrades the
fine roots of both Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa and var. chinensis. The disease seems to …

Integrated analyses of the plant and soil microbiome identify Phytopythium vexans as agent of the Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome

S Mosca, MM Aci, G Procopio, V Vadalà, G Vizzari… - Plant and Soil, 2024 - Springer
Methods In this study, we combined metabarcoding and targeted isolation (leaf baiting) to
characterize the changes in the rhizosphere and root microbiomes associated with …

Xylem Hydraulic Conductance Role in Kiwifruit Decline Syndrome Occurrence

C Mandalà, S Monaco, L Nari, C Morone, F Palazzi… - Horticulturae, 2024 - mdpi.com
Kiwifruit decline syndrome (KiDS) has affected kiwifruit orchards for more than ten years in
the Mediterranean area, severely compromising productivity and causing extensive …