Synthesis of Deoxyradicinin, an Inhibitor of Xylella fastidiosa and Liberibacter crescens, a Culturable Surrogate for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

Synthesis of Deoxyradicinin, an Inhibitor of Xylella fastidiosa and Liberibacter crescens, a Culturable Surrogate for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

Pierce's disease of grapevine and citrus huanglongbing are caused by the bacterial pathogens Xylella fastidiosa and Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), respectively. Both pathogens reside within the plant vascular system, occluding water and nutrient transport, leading to a decrease in...

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GLOBAL PLANT PHENOTYPING SURVEY 2020/21

GLOBAL PLANT PHENOTYPING SURVEY 2020/21

IPPN & EMPHASIS have launched surveys about Plant Phenotyping on a biennal basis, in the last 6 years. The survey data are the main source which collect information by allowing us to identify the possible gaps and questions of users. 
The results have been shared with the...

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webinar - ''disease-free plants for healthy lifestyle and sustainable agriculture''  - 18 november 2020

webinar - ''disease-free plants for healthy lifestyle and sustainable agriculture'' - 18 november 2020

The Gruppo Tematico Informale (GTI) ''Salute delle piante'' of Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (University of Bologna) organizes the webinar ''Disease-free Plants for Healthy Lifestyle and Sustainable Agriculture '', on 18 November 2020 at 09:00...

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MPU 2020 16th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union, 17th – 20th November 2020 Limassol, Cyprus

MPU 2020 16th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union, 17th – 20th November 2020 Limassol, Cyprus


The Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union entitled “Safeguarding Mediterranean Plant Health”  that will be held in Limassol, Cyprus, has been postponed to 17th - 20th November 2020.

 Deadlines: 
12 July 2020: abstract submission
Info:...

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Recognition of Banana Fusarium Wilt Based on UAV Remote Sensing

Recognition of Banana Fusarium Wilt Based on UAV Remote Sensing

Fusarium wilt (Panama disease) of banana currently threatens banana production areas worldwide. Timely monitoring of Fusarium wilt disease is important for the disease treatment and adjustment of banana planting methods. The objective of this study was to establish a method for...

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Killer toxin-like chitinases in filamentous fungi: Structure, regulation and potential roles in fungal biology

Killer toxin-like chitinases in filamentous fungi: Structure, regulation and potential roles in fungal biology

Fungal chitinases are hydrolytic enzymes responsible for degradation of chitin. Chitinases are involved in several aspects of fungal biology, including cell wall remodelling during hyphal growth, conidial germination, mycoparasitism and nutrient acquisition. They are divided into three distinct...

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CGIAR Germoplasm Health Webinar series ''Phytosanitary Safety for Prevention of Transboundary Spead of Pests and Pathogens''

CGIAR Germoplasm Health Webinar series ''Phytosanitary Safety for Prevention of Transboundary Spead of Pests and Pathogens''

The Germoplasm Health Units (GHUs) of CGIAR centers organizes a global seminar series as part of the GHU's International Phytosanitary Awareness Week 2020 event themed, ''Phytosanitary Safety for Prevention of Transboundary Spread of Pests and Pathogens'', from 9 to 13 November...

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WEBINAR ''FROM PLANT HEALTH TO COMMUNITY HEALTH'' - 7 NOVEMBER 2020

WEBINAR ''FROM PLANT HEALTH TO COMMUNITY HEALTH'' - 7 NOVEMBER 2020

The University of Brescia (Italy) organizes the Webinar ''From Plant Health to Community Health'', on 7 November 2020 at 09:00 am. 
Info: http://www.event.mzcongressi.com/from-plant-health-to-community-health/

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