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The #fungus #Clitocybe #nebularis (#Basidiomycota), also known as #cloudedagaric, is a #holarctic and often common #soildwelling #species, mostly found in open, nutrient-rich #forest #soils. It is occasionally #parasitized by the fungus #Volvariella #surrecta (Basidiomycota). C. Hears et al. (2013) point to its #antagonistic effect against phytopathogenic #oomycetes (Stramenopiles) species of the genus #Phytophthora.
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CellBioNews May 19, 2024

#Proteomic analysis reveals how #phosphite contributes to the fight against chemically resistant dieback.

#agriculture #oomycetes #phytopathology

https://phys.org/news/2024-05-proteomic-analysis-reveals-phosphite-contributes.html

Proteomic analysis reveals how phosphite contributes to the fight against chemically resistant dieback

Having previously confirmed dieback is resistant to chemical control on crops such as avocados, stone fruits and pines, Curtin University researchers have gained new insights into how phosphite works against the fungus-like disease, in a potential breakthrough for growers.

Phys.org

Pestinfo Sep 13, 2023

#Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is an important crop which is grown for oil (#linseed) or #fibre (fiber flax). Review of the most significant diseases caused by #fungi and #oomycetes, covering symptoms, biology, losses and management. Article in the journal Plants (2023, vol. 12, issue 15, art. 2811) by Julie Moyse et al. - https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12152811

Overview and Management of the Most Common Eukaryotic Diseases of Flax (Linum usitatissimum)

Flax is an important crop cultivated for its seeds and fibers. It is widely grown in temperate regions, with an increase in cultivation areas for seed production (linseed) in the past 50 years and for fiber production (fiber flax) in the last decade. Among fiber-producing crops, fiber flax is the most valuable species. Linseed is the highest omega-3 oleaginous crop, and its consumption provides several benefits for animal and human health. However, flax production is impacted by various abiotic and biotic factors that affect yield and quality. Among biotic factors, eukaryotic diseases pose a significant threat to both seed production and fiber quality, which highlights the economic importance of controlling these diseases. This review focuses on the major eukaryotic diseases that affect flax in the field, describing the pathogens, their transmission modes and the associated plant symptoms. Moreover, this article aims to identify the challenges in disease management and provide future perspectives to overcome these biotic stresses in flax cultivation. By emphasizing the key diseases and their management, this review can aid in promoting sustainable and profitable flax production.

MDPI

CellBioNews Feb 9, 2023

#Licorice leaf extract is a promising #plant protectant for conventional and organic #agriculture.

#Glycyrrhiza #bacteria #immune #oomycetes #phytopathology #biocontrol

https://phys.org/news/2023-02-licorice-leaf-conventional-agriculture.html

Licorice leaf extract is a promising plant protectant for conventional and organic agriculture

Pesticides have proven effective in protecting crop yield against plant pathogens, but the environmental detriment to nontarget organisms has prompted a tug-of-war between organic and conventional agriculture practices. This poses the question: How can growers and farmers sustain their business in the safest, most responsible way?

Phys.org

Dr Tracey Steinrucken Nov 25, 2022

Had a successful day of conferencing at the Australasian #Mycological Society Symposium in Wellington New Zealand yesterday at #AMS2022.
A great line up of talks on #fungal #diversity, #molecular & #genomic studies, #appliedscience, #biocontrol, #plantpathology, #ecology, and #Aspergillus in #kākāpō.
📸: 1) organising committee: myself, @[email protected] & Jonathan Plett 🐦@fungidownunder; 2) me with Peter Buchanan & our wonderful Plenary Alison Pouliot

#fungi #oomycetes #funga