News about Wood pathogens

Biological technology for controlling the fungi that cause wood rot in cherry trees

Crop protection

06 Aug 2026

Trunkguard, the biological inoculant developed by INIA, targets wood-decay fungi in cherry, apple, blueberry and European hazelnut while activating natural plant defenses. Greenhouse trials had promising results, particularly in cherry plants under controlled conditions.

Infection courts of canker pathogens in sweet cherry

Tech management

02 Aug 2024

The study by a California team investigated potential infection points in five cerasites located in three different areas of California to assess the incidence of these pathogens in symptomatic shoots, fruiting darts and wood under pruning wounds.