A5013116924- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Pineapple and bromelain studies
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Phytochemical compounds biological activities
- Plant Disease Management Techniques
- Studies on Chitinases and Chitosanases
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- GABA and Rice Research
- Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
- Berry genetics and cultivation research
- Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases
Cereal Research Centre
2018-2024
Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection
2020-2023
Centro di Ricerca per la Patologia Vegetale
2001-2017
The bacterial pathogen Xylella fastidiosa (Xf), which causes several plant diseases with significant economic impacts on agriculture and the environment, remains a challenge to manage due its wide host range. This study investigated in vitro antibacterial effects of natural compounds, including Trametes versicolor extract, clove essential oil, resistance inducer FossilⓇ, against X. subsp. using an susceptibility testing (AST) method based microfluidic channels. novel was compared traditional...
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Abstract Bacterial isolates belonging to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae , the causal agent of kiwifruit bacterial canker, have been isolated, during 2021 and 2022, from Actinidia chinensis orchards Central Italy planted with cultivars Hayward Zespri G3®. A total 23 were obtained twigs leaves that showed typical symptoms including leaf spotting twig canker. All them resistance 1.2 mM copper sulphate added mannitol–glutamate–yeast extract (MGY) medium. No other strains isolated orchards....
Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. (Smith) Davis et al. (Cmm) and Ralstonia solanacearum Yabuuchi (Rs) are important seed-borne bacterial pathogens of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) listed as A2 pests in the EPPO (European Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization) region. At present, there few strategies to control these pathogens, seed with eco-compatible approaches is widely encouraged. In this work, essential oils (EOs) oregano (Origanum vulgare), garlic (Allium sativum), basil (Ocimum...
The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca is associated with the “olive quick decline syndrome” in Apulia region of southern Italy. To investigate control this phytopathogen, a compound containing zinc and copper complexed citric-acid hydracids (Dentamet®) was evaluated for vitro planta bactericidal activity. Confocal laser scanning microscopy, fluorescent quantification atomic emission spectroscopy were then used to determine if reached xylem networks leaves, twigs branches olive,...
Recently, there is a growing demand in sustainable phytopathogens control research. Nanotechnology provides several tools such as new pesticides formulations, antibacterial nanomaterials and smart delivery systems. Metal nano-oxides different biopolymers have been exploited order to develop nanopesticides which can offer targeted solution minimizing side effects on environment human health. This work proposed nanotechnological approach obtain formulation of systemic fungicide fosetyl-Al...
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Durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) is one of the most widely grown crops in Italy, extending to approximately 1.5 million ha. Seedborne fungi, affecting both germination and commercial quality product, represent a threat production. Several Fusarium species produce mycotoxins, secondary metabolites harmful humans animals. In 2006, monitoring health status kernels from central (Pollenza, MC) southern Italy (Foggia; Gravina di Puglia, BA; Enna) was conducted. Kernels at 11.3 Feeke's scale...
Global trade and climate change are re-shaping the distribution map of pandemic pathogens. One major emerging concern is Xylella fastidiosa, a tropical bacterium recently introduced into Europe from America. In last decades, X. fastidiosa was detected in several European countries. an insect vector-transmitted bacterial plant pathogen associated with severe diseases wide range hosts. through tight coordination adherent biofilm planktonic states, invades host systemically. The phase...
(1) Background: Since 2013, the pathogenic bacterium Xylella fastidiosa has been severely affecting olive production in Apulia, Italy, with consequences for economy, local culture, landscape and biodiversity. The of a phenolic extract from fresh leaves was employed endotherapeutic injection into naturally infected trees by Apulia region, Italy. (2) Methods: effectiveness tested vitro planta comparison analogous treatments based on garlic powder potassium phosphite. (3) Results: uptake...
The aim of this study was to characterise the performance new molecular methods for detection and identification Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) provide validation data in comparison assays mentioned official diagnostic protocols being currently used. Eleven tests Psa were compared an inter-laboratory where each laboratory had analyse same panel samples consisting thirteen Psa-spiked kiwifruit wood extracts. Laboratories perform also isolation from Data interlaboratory test (TPS)...
Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), the causal agent of bacterial canker kiwifruit, is considered main pathogen yellow-, green- and red-fleshed kiwifruit. All major kiwifruit producing countries in world have been affected by this pathogen, leading to substantial economic losses. The control based only on preventive methods or use copper compounds that can cause phytotoxicity problems. In study, vitro antibacterial activity seven different plant extracts against eight Psa strains has...
In 2013, Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) was detected for the first time in Apulia and, subsequently, recognized as causal agent of olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS). To contain disease, germplasm evaluated resistance to Xf, identifying cultivars with different susceptibility pathogen. Regarding this, resistant cultivar Leccino has generally a lower bacterial titer compared susceptible Ogliarola salentina. Among biomolecules, lipids could have pivotal role interaction Xf its host. grapevine...
Pantoea stewartii subsp. (Pss) causes Stewart’s vascular wilt of maize, and it is responsible for serious crop losses. Pss indigenous to North America spreads with maize seeds. The presence has been notified in Italy since 2015. risk assessment the entry EU from United States through seed trade order magnitude hundred introductions per year. Several molecular or serological tests were developed detection used as official analysis certification commercial However, some these lack adequate...
Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni , the causal agent of bacterial spot disease stone fruits, is a regulated quarantine pathogen in European Union, listed as an A2 pest by and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). Because detection identification this key for its management to ensure production free propagation material, it should be based on reliable tests, particular when dealing with symptomless material. The current EPPO diagnostic Standard (PM 7/64) does not provide specific...
Background and Objective: Bacterial canker of kiwifruit caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae (Psa) is one the most severe bacterial disease tree species has been defined as a real pandemic.The Psa aggressiveness made it very difficult to control with use single products, thus an integrated pest management seems be key successful control.The aim this study was evaluate inhibitory capacity 30 plant essential oils (EOs) against Psa.Methodology: The antimicrobial activity EOs performed...