News about Bacterial canker

The use of bioproducts for an effective and more sustainable cherry cultivation

Crop protection

16 Sep 2024

Recently, researchers at the University of Conceptiòn (Chile) evaluated the phytosanitary impact of bio-based defence programmes for the control of bacterial canker and fruit rots in pre- and post-harvest using bioproduct-based treatments (BPP1 and BPP2).

How cold influences bacterial canker in stone fruits

Crop protection

04 Sep 2024

P. syringae pv. syringae penetrates through wounds and those left by falling leaves are recognised as the most important for the development of bacterial canker. This disease is favoured during rainy and cold periods, especially in sub-zero temperatures.

The LAMP method for detecting bacterial canker in cherry

Crop protection

01 Aug 2024

Researchers from the Laboratory of Phytovirology at the University of Chile have developed a new molecular detection method using genomic information available in the gene bank and generated by sequencing the genomes of bacterial strains present in Chile.