08 Oct 2024
To precisely identify the pathogen responsible, the researchers took samples of infected wood from various trees. The samples were superficially disinfected and grown on an agar medium (the PDA) to observe the growth of the fungus.
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).
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.
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.
