Article
Microbiology
Rita Ban, Attila Kovacs, Nisha Nisha, Zoltan Palinkas, Mihaly Zalai, Ahmed Ibrahim Alrashid Yousif, Katalin Korosi
Summary: This study investigated the pathotype structure of Plasmopara halstedii in Hungary and six other European countries, identifying 18 new pathotypes, with two from the Asian part of Turkey. The detailed distribution of pathotypes in Hungary was also discussed in the study.
Article
Agronomy
Yesim Er, Nuray Ozer, Yakup Zekai Katircioglu
Summary: Seed treatments with St. John's wort, mustard, grape, ginger, or garlic essential oils at a concentration of 0.6% showed anti-mildew activity with a reduction in sporangium quantity above 80% for pathotypes '771' and '773'. Among these, seed treatment with grape essential oil at a concentration of 0.6% displayed the highest anti-mildew activity, with a decrease in sporangium quantity above 90% for both pathotypes of the pathogen.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Rita Ban, Jozsef Kiss, Zoltan Palinkas, Katalin Korosi
Summary: Sunflower, a major oil crop, faces significant risks from diseases such as sunflower downy mildew. Integrated pest management is crucial but its efficacy is affected by pathogen variability. This article evaluates management elements and challenges of sunflower downy mildew and proposes integrating recent research for sustainable production. A SWOT analysis is conducted to consider internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats.
Review
Agronomy
L. Molinero-Ruiz
Summary: This study reviews the breeding of sunflower for resistance to downy mildew and emphasizes the importance of both genetic resistance and integrated pest management strategies. Genetic resistance is the foundation of controlling downy mildew, and the development of genomic tools has greatly expanded our knowledge in this area. Additionally, the close interaction between the pathogen and its host plant has led to the emergence of various pathotypes in sunflower-growing areas worldwide. Overall, the genetic control of sunflower downy mildew is a dynamic and challenging research field that requires continuous evolution and adaptation of management strategies.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Nuray Ozer, Temine Sabudak, Tugba Hilal Kilic, Goeksel Evci, Mehmet Ibrahim Yilmaz
Summary: Two years of field testing were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Trichoderma harzianum isolate (TRIC8) against downy mildew on sunflower. In the first year, TRIC8 seed treatment provided 73.64% protection. In the second year, the effects of TRIC8 treatment on oil content, metabolite profiles, and disease severity were compared to fungicide treatment. Results showed that TRIC8 and fungicide treatments significantly reduced disease severity compared to the control, with TRIC8 treatment resulting in superior oil content in seeds. Metabolite analysis revealed several compounds that were negatively correlated with disease severity, suggesting their involvement in sunflower defense against downy mildew.
Article
Agronomy
Miloslav Kitner, Marco Thines, Michaela Sedlarova, Lucie Vaculna, Rita Ban, Katalin Korosi, Maria Iwebor, Tatiana Antonova, Tahir Ali, Petr Nadvornik, Ales Lebeda, Otmar Spring
Summary: This study genetically analyzed P. halstedii samples collected across Europe and discovered two distinct lineages infecting sunflowers, which might represent different species. The evolution of virulence phenotypes was found to be independent of host-specific characteristics.
Article
Microbiology
Nisha Nisha, Sergey Vinogradov, Katalin Korosi, Arbnora Berisha, Rita Ban
Summary: The study aimed to assess the sensitivity of Plasmopara halstedii isolates to mefenoxam, a previously effective active ingredient, through host responses to infection. Results showed clear differences in host responses and suggested that examining tissue reactions may be more accurate in assessing the sensitivity of P. halstedii isolates to mefenoxam.
Article
Plant Sciences
Qingqing Fu, Jing Yang, Kangzhuang Zhang, Kaixin Yin, Gaoqing Xiang, Xiao Yin, Guotian Liu, Yan Xu
Summary: This study investigates the role of the PvCRN11 protein in resistance against downy mildew in grapes. The results show that PvCRN11 induces plant immune response and inhibits the colonization of downy mildew pathogens. This research provides potential application of PvCRN11 as a protectant against downy mildew in grape production.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tiemei Li, Xin Cheng, Xiaowei Wang, Guanggui Li, Bianbian Wang, Wenyuan Wang, Na Zhang, Yulei Han, Bolei Jiao, Yuejin Wang, Guotian Liu, Tengfei Xu, Yan Xu
Summary: The study revealed that VvNAC72 in grapevine negatively modulates detoxification of MG by repressing VvGLYI-4, enhancing resistance to downy mildew. This is achieved, at least in part, by regulating MG-associated ROS through a salicylic acid-mediated defense pathway.
Article
Agronomy
Pedro Miranda-Fuentes, Ana B. Garcia-Carneros, Leire Molinero-Ruiz
Summary: The study identified diverse strains of P. halstedii in Spain, with an increasing proportion of highly virulent strains. Results suggest that the effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi in controlling downy mildew is influenced by soil as a growth substrate and long infection times.
Article
Plant Sciences
David M. M. Gadoury, Surya Sapkota, Lance Cadle-Davidson, Anna Underhill, Tyler McCann, Kaitlin M. M. Gold, Nikita Gambhir, David B. B. Combs
Summary: Nighttime applications of germicidal ultraviolet effectively suppressed three diseases of grapevine, including powdery mildew, downy mildew, and sour rot. UV-C light with a peak wavelength of 254 nm and a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 5 nm strongly inhibited the germination of conidia of Erysiphe necator. Exposure to UV-C at a dose of 100 J/m(2) during darkness reduced infection and sporulation of Plasmopara viticola by over 70%.
Review
Microbiology
Kseniia Koledenkova, Qassim Esmaeel, Cedric Jacquard, Jerzy Nowak, Christophe Clement, Essaid Ait Barka
Summary: This review provides an overview of Plasmopara viticola, the causal agent of grapevine downy mildew, including its history, distribution, epidemiology, replication and infection mechanisms, symptoms, host-pathogen interactions, host resistance, and control methods. Due to the negative environmental impact of chemical pesticides and the development of resistant strains, researchers are actively seeking sustainable alternatives, such as the use of biocontrol agents.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Romaric A. Mouafo-Tchinda, Mamadou L. Fall, Carole Beaulieu, Odile Carisse
Summary: There is evidence of five clades of Plasmopara viticola in the world. Only two clades, riparia and aestivalis, have been identified as responsible for downy mildew epidemics in Quebec, Canada. The study found that epidemics caused by clade riparia start earlier than those caused by clade aestivalis. In addition, clade aestivalis was found to be more competitive than clade riparia on the grapevine cultivar Vidal. These findings suggest that the percentage of each clade present in the vineyard should be considered for management of downy mildew.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicolas Vigneron, Jerome Grimplet, Eric Remolif, Markus Rienth
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the transcriptomic changes induced by oregano essential oil vapour (OEOV) in DM-infected grapevines. The results showed that OEOV significantly reduced DM sporulation and its efficacy appears to involve genes from a putative signalling pathway that has yet to be characterized, rather than stilbene synthesis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Younes M. Rashad, Hany H. A. El-Sharkawy, Mosaad A. El-kenawy, Doaa A. Galilah
Summary: This study investigated the use of kaolin spraying as an anti-oomycete substance to control P. viticola and improve grapevines growth and production. Results showed that kaolin spraying at 3% significantly reduced infection severity (80.1%), increased phenolic compounds and enzyme activities, and improved various growth parameters and yield per grapevine.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)