Although chemical fungicides are commonly used to control fungal soil-borne
diseases of Easter lilies, Lilium longiflorum Thunb., in field production and
greenhouse forcing, cultural and biological controls may be alternatives or
complementary to chemicals for control of pathogens.
The influence of inoculations with beneficial, symbiotic, and biocontrol
microorganisms to enhance...
Victoria blight of oats is caused by the fungus Cochhobolus victoriae. This fungus is pathogenic due to its ability to produce the host-selective toxin victorin. Previously, a 100-kD protein that binds victorin in vivo only in susceptible genotypes was identified as
the P protein of the glycine decarboxylase complex (GDC)....
The Pacific Northwest is an internationally important region for the production of Brassica seed and other seed crops including grass seed. Oregon lawmakers mandated research into the co-existence of canola (Brassica napus) with other Brassica production in the Willamette Valley and House Bill 2427 was signed into law in 2013,...