Molecular characterization of wheat dwarf virus isolates from Serbia based on complete genome sequences.

Introduction: Wheat dwarf virus (WDV), the species of the genus in the family , is a cereal virus commonly detected in several European, African and Asian countries that causes economic losses.

Methods: In the spring of 2019, a severe outbreak of wheat dwarfing and yellowing was observed in many winter wheat crops across Serbia. A total of 161 samples were tested for the presence of WDV and other common wheat viruses using double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (DAS-ELISA).

Alternaria species on revealed as potential inoculum source for solanaceous crops in Serbia.

Alternaria pathogens are a global agronomic challenge affecting the health of Solanaceae crops. Crop debris, seeds, and perennial weeds are potential inoculum reservoirs, but knowledge on their relative importance remains limited. Plants of Convolvulus arvensis showing early blight and brown leaf spot symptoms were collected from in and around potato and tomato fields in Serbia, grown both in open conditions and in tunnels, in the late season of 2021 - 2022.

species associated with postharvest blue mold rots of garlic in Serbia.

Garlic ( L.) is an important plant because of its medicinal and gastronomical benefits. The host can be affected by different plant pathogens, among which species are one of the most important rot agents, of stored garlic and other stored food products.

Exploring the Phylogenetic Diversity of and Species Causing Dieback and Shoot Blight of Blueberry in Serbia.

Identifying the precise pathogens responsible for specific plant diseases is imperative for implementing targeted and efficient interventions and mitigating their spread. Dieback and shoot blight significantly diminish the lifespan and productivity of blueberries, yet the causative agents remain largely unidentified. To determine the identity and prevalence of the causal agents of branch dieback and shoot blight, we conducted multiyear and multisite sampling of diseased highbush blueberries ( cultivar Duke) in Serbia.

Efficiency of Biological Typing Methods in Maize Hybrid Genetic Purity Estimation.

A high level of genetic purity in crop varieties must be achieved and maintained for agronomic performance, encouraging investment and innovation in plant breeding and ensuring that the improvements in productivity and quality imparted by breeders are delivered to the consumer. Since the success of hybrid seed production is dependent upon the genetic purity of the parental lines, in this study, the experimental F1 maize hybrid and its parental inbreeds were used as a model system to examine the discriminative power of morphological, biochemical and SSR markers for seed purity assay. The highest number of off-type plants was estimated by morphological markers.

Isolation, Characterization and Draft Genome Analysis of Bacteriophages Infecting .

Bacterial fruit blotch and seedling blight, caused by , is one of the most destructive diseases of melon and watermelon in many countries. Pathogen-free seed and cultural practices are major pillars of the disease control. However, use of bacteriophages as natural biocontrol agents might also contribute to the disease management.

Alteration of Metabolites Accumulation in Maize Inbreds Leaf Tissue under Long-Term Water Deficit.

Plants reconfigure their metabolic pathways to cope with water deficit. The aim of this study was to determine the status of the physiological parameters and the content of phenolic acids in the upper most ear leaf of maize inbred lines contrasting in drought tolerance in terms of improved plant productivity e.g.

and Species as Postharvest Pathogens of Pear Fruit () in Serbia.

Pears are one of the oldest and the third most important fruit species grown in temperate regions. They are consumed because of their nutritional and health benefits, in fresh form or as various processed products. This article resolves the etiology of the -like mold symptoms on pear fruits in Serbia.

First report of causing postharvest fruit rot on tomato in Serbia.

Tomato (, L.) is one of the most important vegetable crop in Serbia, with a total production of 111,639 t in 2019 (Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia). In July 2020, six tomatoes (cv.

New Postharvest Fungal Pathogen in Serbia.

is one of the important species of genus , which has cosmopolitan distribution and is encountered on a wide range of different habitats. This species has not been considered as an important plant pathogen, even though it has been isolated from various plant hosts. Fruits and vegetables with -like mold symptoms were collected from 2015 to 2017 from markets in Serbia.

Characterization of Gnomoniopsis idaeicola, the Causal Agent of Canker and Wilting of Blackberry in Serbia.

Blackberry cane diseases with the symptoms of necrosis, canker, and wilting are caused by several fungi worldwide. Surveys conducted from 2013 to 2016 in Serbia revealed the occurrence of Gnomoniopsis idaeicola, the causal agent of cane canker and wilting, which was found to be distributed in almost half of the surveyed orchards, in three blackberry cultivars, and with disease incidence of up to 80%. Wide distribution and high disease incidence suggest that G.

Development of High Tryptophan Maize Near Isogenic Lines Adapted to Temperate Regions through Marker Assisted Selection - Impediments and Benefits.

Breeding program aimed at converting standard maize inbred lines to their quality protein maize (QPM) counterparts for growing in temperate climate is being conducted at Maize Research Institute (MRI). The objective of the research presented herein was to develop QPM versions of two commercial ZP inbreds through marker assisted selection (MAS) with opaque2 specific molecular markers, while maintaining their good agronomic performances and combining abilities. Donor line was a tropical QPM line CML 144.

In vitro and in vivo antifungal properties of cysteine proteinase inhibitor from green kiwifruit.

Background: Higher plants possess several mechanisms of defense against plant pathogens. Proteins actively synthesized in response to those stresses are called defense-related proteins which, among others, include certain protease inhibitors. It is of particular relevance to investigate plant natural defense mechanisms for pathogen control which include cystatins-specific inhibitors of cysteine proteases.