Type: Book
Instant Insights: Fungal diseases of apples
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Dimensions:
229x152mm6x9"
Publication date:
15 February 2022Length of book:
96 pagesISBN-13: 9781801462884
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This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews discussing fungal diseases of apples.
The first chapter discusses the main pre- and postharvest pathogens affecting apple production. The chapter also reviews recent advances in biological, chemical and cultural forms of disease management to optimise production, maintain fruit quality and enhance sustainability.
The second chapter reviews the epidemiology of apple scab. The chapter explores the role of host resistance, as well as techniques to manage apple scab and minimise crop losses, including fungicide application and the use of biocontrol agents.
The third chapter reviews preharvest fungal and bacterial diseases as well as viruses of tree fruit. It looks at advances in technology for pathogen detection as well as methods of integrated disease management, including biological and cultural control.
The final chapter reviews the development of apple varieties that are resistant to a number of important diseases, including apple scab, powdery mildew, fire blight, nectria canker and Marssonina apple blotch. The chapter also considers the use of DNA-based selection techniques for developing resistance and the mechanisms on which resistance depends.
Table of contents
Chapter 1 - Pre- and postharvest fungal apple diseases: Wayne M. Jurick II, USDA-ARS, USA and Kerik D. Cox, Cornell University, USA; 1 Introduction: apple cultivation, production and storage and the impact of fungal apple diseases 2 Pre- and postharvest apple diseases 3 Chemical, biological and cultural forms of disease management during apple production and storage 4 Emerging pathogens affecting apple production in the United States 5 Conclusion 6 Where to look for further information 7 References
Chapter 2 - Epidemiology and management of apple scab: Tom Passey and Xiangming Xu, NIAB EMR, UK; 1 Introduction 2 Apple scab epidemiology 3 Host resistance 4 Managing scab 5 Future trends 6 Where to look for further information 7 References
Chapter 3 - Advances in pest- and disease-resistant apple varieties: Markus Kellerhals, Agroscope, Switzerland; 1 Introduction: the development of disease-resistant apple varieties 2 Resistance to apple scab, powdery mildew and fire blight 3 Resistance to Nectria canker, Marssonina apple blotch and other diseases 4 Resistance to pests 5 Selection techniques and resistance mechanisms 6 Current disease-resistant apple varieties 7 Summary 8 Where to look for further information 9 References
Chapter 4 - Optimizing disease management in fruit cultivation: Sara M. Villani, North Carolina State University, USA; Kerik D. Cox, Cornell University, USA; and George W. Sundin, Michigan State University, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Pre-harvest fungal diseases of tree fruit 3 Pre-harvest bacterial diseases of tree fruit 4 Viruses and virus-like agents of pome fruit and stone fruit 5 Disease management of tree fruit 6 Conclusion and future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References