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Plant Sciences
Georgios Sofianos, Anastasios Samaras, Georgios Karaoglanidis
Summary: Botrytis cinerea is a high-risk pathogen for fungicide resistance development. The study found that MLR/MDR strains are present in Greek populations of strawberries, rootstocks, and tomatoes, with notably high frequencies of resistance. The combination of MLR and MDR mutations leads to even higher levels of fungicide resistance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaojing Yan, Shuning Chen, Wei Sun, Xiaoxin Zhou, Daibin Yang, Huizhu Yuan, Daoquan Wang
Summary: A novel sulfonamide compound, L13, exhibited good fungicidal activity against Botrytis cinerea and showed control effects on the resistance strains of the pathogen. The mode of action of L13 was studied, which included morphological and cytological changes, as well as electrolyte leakage from the hyphae. Field experiments also demonstrated the effectiveness of L13 in controlling tomato gray mold.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail, Mohamed A. Mosa, Sherif Mohamed El-Ganainy
Summary: The research investigates the potential antifungal properties of chitosan-decorated copper oxide nanocomposite (CH@CuO NPs) for the control of gray mold disease in tomatoes caused by Botrytis cinerea. The nanocomposite exhibits significant inhibition of the reproductive growth processes of the fungus and effective control of the disease at concentrations of 100 and 250 mg/L.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yinmin Wang, Sida Zhang, Yong Xu, Haiyun Li, Ruihua Zhang, Dong Chen, Jianfu Xu, Xuemin Wu
Summary: Nanotechnology is revolutionizing modern agriculture by improving production efficiency and sustainability. Understanding the pesticide activity of nano- and conventional methods helps in developing new formulations. This study found that solid fluopyram formulations with nano-sized particles showed higher antifungal activity compared to larger particles.
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Agronomy
Jin Chen, Jun Zi Zhu, Xiao Gang Li, Ai Guo He, Shi Tou Xia, Jie Zhong
Summary: During 2016 to 2018, gray mold disease symptoms were extensively observed on Polygonatum sibiricum leaves in Sichuan Province, China. The pathogen was identified as Botrytis cinerea with 99.89%-99.91% genetic similarity to reported strains, marking the first report of B. cinerea causing gray mold disease on P. sibiricum in China.
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Agronomy
Jianheng Guo, Yue Xu, Sunyan Liang, Zhengkun Zhou, Chunmei Zhang, Kui Li, Xue Peng, Sheng Qin, Ke Xing
Summary: This study revealed the biocontrol effects of volatiles released by Bacillus tequilensis XK29 on Botrytis cinerea. The volatiles of strain XK29 inhibited the mycelial growth of B. cinerea and affected its mycelial development, conidia formation, and metabolic activity. Selected monomers and artificial mixtures showed strong antifungal activity against B. cinerea. The volatiles of strain XK29 reduced the lesion diameter and disease severity of cherry tomatoes after inoculation with B. cinerea.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Fei Fan, Yong-Xu Zhu, Min-Yi Wu, Wei-Xiao Yin, Guo-Qing Li, Matthias Hahn, Mohamed S. S. Hamada, Chao-Xi Luo
Summary: Gray mold, caused by B. cinerea, leads to significant losses in fruit and vegetable production. The use of AP fungicides has been effective in controlling this disease, but the development of resistance poses new challenges. This study identified a specific gene mutation that confers resistance to AP fungicides, shedding light on the mechanism of resistance.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Agronomy
Jiao Zhang, Yini Hao, Haiyan Lu, Pan Li, Jian Chen, Zhiqi Shi, Yuhua Xie, Haizhen Mo, Liangbin Hu
Summary: In this study, a stable nano-emulsion of thymol was prepared with antifungal activity against B. cinerea. The nano-emulsion, named Nano-Thy, significantly prevented the infection of tomato gray mold and the mechanisms were discussed in controlling postharvest disease of fruit crops.
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Food Science & Technology
Lifei Yang, Xiaoli Liu, Haiyan Lu, Cunzheng Zhang, Jian Chen, Zhiqi Shi
Summary: Cinnamaldehyde effectively controls Botrytis cinerea in fresh pepper fruit by inhibiting mycelial growth and spore germination, and inducing defense responses.
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Agronomy
Jinshao Li, Manman Zhang, Zaifu Yang, Cheng Li
Summary: This study collected Gastrodia elata flower tissue with symptoms of gray mold and isolated Botrytis cinerea as the causal agent for the flower gray mold. This is the first report of B. cinerea causing gray mold in G. elata flowers, providing a basis for further research on the management of flower gray mold in G. elata.
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Agronomy
Aline Cristina de Aguiar, Maira Tiaki Higuchi, Luana Taina Machado Ribeiro, Nathalia Rodrigues Leles, Bruna Evelisse Caetano Bosso, Gabriel Danilo Shimizu, Marlon Jocimar Rodrigues da Silva, Viviani Vieira Marques, Fabio Yamashita, Khamis Youssef, Sergio Ruffo Roberto
Summary: This study evaluates the use of a bio-based laser-perforated and recyclable SO2-generating liner, alone or in combination with ultra-fast SO2-generating pads, to extend the shelf life of 'Benitaka' table grapes. Results showed that the combination of bio-based and SO2-generating liners, along with ultra-fast SO2-generating pads, effectively controlled gray mold incidence after 45 days of cold storage and 3 days at room temperature. This extended the shelf life of the grapes with low weight loss, fewer shattered berries, and maintained stem freshness.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Abriel Salaria Bulasag, Maurizio Camagna, Teruhiko Kuroyanagi, Akira Ashida, Kento Ito, Aiko Tanaka, Ikuo Sato, Sotaro Chiba, Makoto Ojika, Daigo Takemoto
Summary: Botrytis cinerea, a plant pathogenic fungus, has reduced sensitivity to fungicides and phytoalexins, threatening the cultivation of economically important crops worldwide. The fungus tolerates phytoalexins through efflux and enzymatic detoxification. Induction of specific genes by different phytoalexins provides insights into the interaction between B. cinerea and plants and the development of control strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Nur Ajijah, Angelika Fiodor, Mikolaj Dziurzynski, Robert Stasiuk, Julia Pawlowska, Lukasz Dziewit, Kumar Pranaw
Summary: This study explores the potential biocontrol mechanisms of Pseudomonas strain in controlling gray mold on post-harvest tomatoes. Among the tested bacterial isolates, Pseudomonas protegens ML15 demonstrated antagonistic activity to Botrytis cinerea, the causal agent of gray mold. P. protegens ML15 exhibited the production of various antifungal compounds and induced tomato defense responses, leading to a significant reduction in fungal growth and disease development in cherry tomatoes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Horticulture
Lining Zheng, Xuehu Gu, Yufeng Xiao, Shengyi Wang, Ling Liu, Hongyu Pan, Hao Zhang
Summary: The study evaluated the antifungal activity of eight biocontrol strains isolated from tomato rhizosphere soil against Botrytis cinerea, which causes economic losses to the tomato processing industry. The strains showed potent antifungal activity, with an inhibition rate ranging from 19.30% to 69.88%. The strain named D50 showed the highest effect, with an inhibition rate of 69.88%. It was identified as Bacillus mojavensis and its fermentation supernatant (BMFS) reduced the growth of B. cinerea by inhibiting mycelial growth, conidial production, and mycelial dry weight.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Valeria Altieri, Vittorio Rossi, Giorgia Fedele
Summary: The use of biocontrol agents (BCAs) is a promising alternative for managing gray mold in vineyards during berry ripening stage, with advantages such as short preharvest interval and absence of fungicide residues in wine. In this study, the efficacy of different BCAs and a reference fungicide in gray mold control was evaluated over three seasons. The results indicate that the efficacy of BCAs is influenced by environmental conditions, with greater efficacy observed during dry periods with no rainfall.
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(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Jan A. L. Van Kan, Joost H. M. Stassen, Andreas Mosbach, Theo A. J. Van der Lee, Luigi Faino, Andrew D. Farmer, Dimitrios G. Papasotiriou, Shiguo Zhou, Michael F. Seidl, Eleanor Cottam, Dominique Edel, Matthias Hahn, David C. Schwartz, Robert A. Dietrich, Stephanie Widdison, Gabriel Scalliet
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2017)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Philippa H. Harlow, Simon J. Perry, Stephanie Widdison, Shannon Daniels, Eddie Bondo, Clemens Lamberth, Richard A. Currie, Anthony J. Flemming
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. Widdison, T. J. Coffey
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Stephanie Widdison, Nazneen Siddiqui, Victoria Easton, Freya Lawrence, George Ashley, Dirk Werling, Michael Watson, Tracey J. Coffey
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Fisheries
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DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2011)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Geraldine Taylor, Sara Wyld, Jean-Francois Valarcher, Efrain Guzman, Michelle Thom, Stephanie Widdison, Ursula J. Buchholz
JOURNAL OF GENERAL VIROLOGY
(2014)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stephanie Widdison, Michael Watson, Jenny Piercy, Chris Howard, Tracey J. Coffey
MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY
(2008)
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Immunology
Stephanie Widdison, Michael Watson, Tracey J. Coffey
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Veterinary Sciences
Dirk Werling, Jayne C. Hope, Nazneen Siddiqui, Stephanie Widdison, Chris Russell, Paul Sopp, Tracey J. Coffey
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2017)
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Veterinary Sciences
Christopher D. Russell, Stephanie Widdison, James A. Leigh, Tracey J. Coffey
VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2012)
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Immunology
Stephanie Widdison, George R. Ashley, Chris J. Howard, Tracey J. Coffey
VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
(2007)
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Immunology
S Widdison, LJ Schreuder, B Villarreal-Ramos, CJ Howard, M Watson, TJ Coffey
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2006)