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Two branches of plant immune response closely linked
by University of Tübingen Like animals, plants need to be on a constant lookout to recognize and respond to invasion by microbes. Plant immunity consists of two branches—the initial …
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by Kumamoto University A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University, Japan has become the first to successfully purify and identify an attractant for crop-infecting root-knot nematodes from flax seeds. Their experiments revealed …
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Source: The Hans India [summ., edited] https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/amalapuram-coconut-growers-fear-spread-of-black-scorch-disease-to-plantation-704598Coconut trees are adversely affected by a strange …
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Source: The Scottish Farmer [summ., edited] https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/19540099.trials-give-warning-using-untreated-seed/Cereal diseases like common bunt (_Tilletia tritici_) have rarely been seen over …
Read more...ProMED http://www.promedmail.org Source: Devdiscourse [summ., edited] https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/1722897-red-rot-disease-punjab-minister-asks-for-survey-to-assess-damage-to-sugarcane-cropThe Punjab government has asked that a …
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Pacific Pests, Pathogens and Weeds
Summary
- Worldwide distribution. On many plants in the cabbage, carrot, cucumber, daisy, legume and potato families, including crops, ornamentals and weeds. An important pest.
- A fly, …
Pacific Pests, Pathogens and Weeds
Summary
- Restricted. Asia, North America (Hawaii), Oceania. In Fiji.
- An invasive species, attacking vegetables and fallen fruit. Pale grey to dark brown, up to 45 mm long, plate-like shell, covered …
Pacific Pests, Pathogens and Weeds
Summary
- Widespread distribution. West Africa, India, Oceania. On yams, ginger, taro and turmeric are minor hosts. Occasionally, an important disease.
- The scale (1-2 mm diameter) causes a problem …
Pacific Pests, Pathogens and Weeds
Summary
- Worldwide distribution. Common in Pacific island countries. Favours disturbed agriculture, forest areas, houses. Characteristic long antennae and quick jerky movements. Does not …
Pacific Pests, Pathogens and Weeds
Summary
- Worldwide distribution. On zucchini and other cucurbits, including melon, pumpkin, watermelon, as well as species of Luffa and Momordica. Important diseases.
- Four viruses infect …