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Integrated analyses of the plant and soil microbiome identify Phytopythium vexans as agent of the Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome
The Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) is a disease that is currently a challenge for kiwifruit production in Italy, and it is …
Saveria Mosca, Miya Aci, Giusy Procopio, Vittoria Vadalà, Giusy Vizzari, Edda Francomano, Nesma Zakaria, Maria Giulia Li Destri Nicosia, Giovanni E. Agosteo, Davide Spadaro, Leonardo Schena, Antonino Malacrinò
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First report of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing rots at the shoot base of Actinidia chinensis
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Lettuce seedlings rapidly assemble their microbiome from the environment through deterministic processes
Plant-associated microorganisms have significant impacts on plant biology, ecology, and evolution. Although several studies have …
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Soil microbiota and herbivory drive the assembly of tomato plant-associated microbial communities through different mechanisms
Plant-associated microbial communities are key to shaping many aspects of plant biology. In this study, we tested whether soil …
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Comparative transcriptome profiling and co-expression network analysis uncover the key genes associated with pear petal defense responses against Monilinia laxa infection
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Induced responses contribute to rapid adaptation of Spirodela polyrhiza to herbivory by Lymnaea stagnalis
Herbivory-induced responses in plants are typical examples of phenotypic plasticity, and their evolution is thought to be driven by …
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Combination of biochar and PGPBs amendment suppresses soil-borne pathogens by modifying plant-associated microbiome
Consecutive monoculture regimes lead to the emergence of soil-borne diseases, which in turn impair plant growth and soil health, and …
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Subtle responses of soil bacterial communities to corn-soybean-wheat rotation
Crop rotational diversity can improve crop productivity, soil health, and boost soil microbial diversity. This research hypothesized …
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Characterization of Phytopythium Species Involved in the Establishment and Development of Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome
Since 2012, the kiwifruit vine decline syndrome (KVDS) has progressively compromised Italian kiwifruit orchards. Different abiotic and …
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Olive leaf spot caused by Venturia oleaginea: An updated review
Olive leaf spot (OLS) caused by Venturia oleaginea is widespread in all olive-growing areas and continents, where can cause severe …
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