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Phytopathologia Mediterranea
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ISSN 0031-9465 · Firenze University Press · 1,177 articles in the index
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First reports of Xiphinema rivesi and Xiphinema incertum (Nematoda: Longidoridae) in Bosnia-Herzegovina
A nematode survey was carried out (in 2020) in apple and poplar orchards in Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina detected two nematode species belonging to the Xiphinema americanum-group. Polyphasic identification, combining morphological, molecular and phylogenetic analyses identified the nematodes as…
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Molecular Detection and characterization of viruses infecting greenhouse-grown tomatoes in Albania
During the 2023–2024 growing season, a total of 45 tomato greenhouses were visited across five major production regions of Albania (Berat, Lushnje, Fier, Tirana, and Shkodra). A total of 196 greenhouse-grown tomato leaf samples, representing 31 varieties, were collected from plants showing…
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Aphelenchoididae nematodes in a centennial Pinus pinea tree, and a review of Bursaphelenchus species from this host
A “monumental” centennial Pinus pinea L. tree of public interest with severe wilting symptoms was felled in Coimbra, Portugal. A survey was carried out to detect Aphelenchoididae nematodes (including Bursaphelenchus spp.) in the tree tissues. Nematode isolates were characterised/identified based on…
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Root and crown rot caused by Fusarium pseudograminearum in the euhalophyte Salicornia europaea: pathogenicity and mycotoxin production in plants grown in soilless culture
Salicornia europaea L. is a euhalophyte increasingly cultivated as a high-value green vegetable. In July 2021, root and crown rot occurred on 6-month-old S. europaea plants grown in peat-filled pots under a greenhouse, affecting 25% of plants. The causal agent was identified as Fusarium…
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First report of Calosphaeria pulchella causing canker and branch dieback of sour cherry trees (Prunus cerasus) in North Macedonia
Symptoms of Calosphaeria canker were observed on sour cherry trees in the Stip region of North Macedonia. Fungal isolates were obtained from the infected twigs and branches showing external symptoms of twig dieback, occasionally followed by amber-coloured gummy exudates and brown to black vascular…
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Microbiota dynamic communities in sweet orange infected by “huanglongbing” in Iran
“Huanglongbing”-(HLB) or citrus-greening is one of the most serious citrus diseases worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the bacterial-communities associated with HLB-symptomatic sweet orange trees (Citrus sinensis) from different geographical regions in southern Iran. The 16S rRNA gene…
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Pea seed-borne mosaic virus pathotypes isolated from Australian pea (Pisum sativum) seed
Pea seed lots (144) from Australian farms and research trials were assessed for pea seed-borne mosaic virus (PSbMV) seed transmission rates. High infection rates (up to 40%) were detected, particularly in the widely grown and highly PSbMV susceptible variety ‘Kaspa’, with only 12 out of 54 seed…
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Orange oil postharvest dips for control of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) of plums and strawberries, and green mould (Penicillium digitatum) of citrus
Orange oil has antibacterial properties for uses in food and pharmaceutical industries. This study evaluated the efficacy of orange oil dip applications and treatment periods for protective and curative effects against Botrytis cinerea, (which causes grey mould on plums and strawberries), and…
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Antifungal efficacy of four plant-derived essential oils against Botrytis cinerea: chemical profiles and biological activities
Chemical compositions and the antifungal efficacy of essential oils derived from Origanum elongatum, Mentha pulegium, Thymus vulgaris, or Corymbia citriodora were assessed against the grapevine gray mold pathogen Botrytis cinerea, isolated from Moroccan vineyards. Gas chromatography-mass…
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Isolation and identification of Fusarium spp. associated with Fusarium wilt of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Algeria
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important vegetable crop in many Mediterranean countries, and Fusarium is known to cause wilt in these crops. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris and Fusarium redolens are the only species which have been reported as the causes of Fusarium wilt in Algeria. Fusarium…
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First report of Xanthomonas arboricola on oleander
Nerium oleander L is a long-lasting flowering vegetatively propagated ornamental plant of the Mediterranean region, where it is a major imported flowering pot plant. Only a few bacteria can infect it such as Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. nerii, Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Xylella fastidiosa. Between…
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Alternaria and Curvularia leaf spot pathogens show high aggressivity on watermelon, and are emerging pathogens in cucurbit production
Fungal leaf spot pathogens of cucurbits cause significant yield losses. They cause extensive leaf necroses and defoliation, reducing host photosynthesis. They increase risks of fruit sunscald, and can cause substantial crop damage. Alternaria cucumerina has been recognized as the causal agent of…
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First report of Aspergillus species in green pistachio of Bronte
Aspergillus contamination of pistachios causes significant product losses and potential presence of mycotoxins, particularly aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), and ochratoxin A (OTA). These toxins, which threaten human health, are strictly monitored by most nations. Italian pistachios produced in Bronte, Sicily…
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Complete genome assemblies of several Xylella fastidiosa subspecies multiplex strains reveals high phage content and novel plasmids
The Gram-negative bacterium Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) was originally found in the Americas, but has now been identified in more than 20 countries across America, Asia, and Europe. This plant pathogen is currently listed as a priority pest in Europe due to its socio-economic and ecological impacts…
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Cryptostroma corticale in Italy: new reports of sooty bark of Acer pseudoplatanus and first outbreak on Acer campestre
Monitoring of emerging plant diseases in the Apennine mountains (central Italy) identified Cryptostroma corticale as the cause of the disease sooty bark of maple trees. The identified sites were located in rural or forested areas, next to buildings, in villages or suburbs, and one site was in a…
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Metagenomic analysis reveals the presence of prunus virus I in diseased Clematis vitalba: first record of this virus in Italy
Prunus virus I (PrVI) was detected for the first time in Clematis vitalba in Italy using high-throughput sequencing and the complete genome of this isolate, named Clv-1, was assembled and characterized. The results of the bioinformatic analyses were further validated with RT-PCR assays using…
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Detection of hibiscus chlorotic ringspot virus, citrus exocortis viroid and citrus viroid VI in China rose from Italy using high-throughput sequencing
In Spring 2024, a symptomatic plant of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) showing leaf yellowing and deformation, located in the province of Naples (South Italy), was re-sampled for further investigations. Total RNAs were purified from leaves and subjected to Illumina HTS analysis. Results…
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Alternaria alternata causing necrosis on leaves, fruits, and pedicels of olive plants in Italy
This paper is the first report of symptoms caused by Alternaria alternata on aboveground organs of olive plants in Italy. On leaves, symptoms included spots and necroses frequently associated with damage caused by the olive thrips (Liothrips oleae). On fruits, symptoms included browning and…
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Diversity of Colletotrichum species on strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) in Germany
Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum species is an important disease of strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa), but the species causing this disease in Germany have not been investigated based on modern systematics. By using multi-locus phylogenetic analyses (ITS, act, gapdh, chs-1, his3, tub2), 58…
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Reactions of Citrullus amarus and Cucumis metuliferus to Meloidogyne chitwoodi, Meloidogyne enterolobii and Meloidogyne luci
Meloidogyne chitwoodi, M. enterolobii, and M. luci are present in some EU countries, with restricted distributions, and plant resistance can be used to manage these nematodes. Two pot experiments were conducted under controlled conditions for 56 d to assess the host suitability of two potential…
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