Impact of Preconditioning Temperature and Duration Period on Carpogenic Germination of Diverse Populations in Southwestern Australia.

The soilborne pathogen (Lib.) de Bary is the causal agent of Sclerotinia stem rot, a severe disease of broad-leaf crops including canola/rapeseed () that can result in significant yield losses. Sclerotia, the hard melanized resting structure of the pathogen, requires preconditioning before carpogenic germination can occur.

Carpogenic Germinability of Diverse Populations Within the Southwestern Australian Grain Belt.

Sclerotinia stem rot, caused by the necrotrophic plant pathogen (Lib.) de Bary, is a major disease of canola and pulses in Australia. Current disease management relies greatly on cultural and chemical means of control.