Current status of bacterial canker spread on kiwifruit in Italy

A survey of kiwifruit orchards in central and northern Italy during 2007–2008 consistently detected serious damage caused by bacterial canker. The causal agent, Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae , was repeatedly isolated from diseased plants, mainly Actinidia chinensis Pl. cultivars. Pseudomonas s...

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Published in:Australasian Plant Disease Notes 2009-12, Vol.4 (1), p.34-36
Main Authors: Balestra, G. M., Mazzaglia, A., Quattrucci, A., Renzi, M., Rossetti, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actinidia chinensis
Agriculture
Bacteria
Biochemical characteristics
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Canker
Ecology
Entomology
Life Sciences
Orchards
Plant diseases
Plant Pathology
Plant Sciences
Pseudomonas syringae
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Summary:A survey of kiwifruit orchards in central and northern Italy during 2007–2008 consistently detected serious damage caused by bacterial canker. The causal agent, Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae , was repeatedly isolated from diseased plants, mainly Actinidia chinensis Pl. cultivars. Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae was identified by morphological, physiological, and biochemical characteristics as well as molecular analyses. Disease severity, varietal susceptibility, trade implications and control strategies are discussed.
ISSN:1833-928X
1448-6032
1833-928X
DOI:10.1071/DN09014