Identification and distribution of species of that cause blueberry stem blight in Chile.

Stem blight is a destructive woody disease of blueberry () caused by several species of the family Botryosphaeriaceae. A field survey was conducted in the mayor blueberry production area of Chile, comprising latitudes 32°49'S to 40°55'S, to determine the occurrence and distribution of Botryosphaeriaceae in the region. Together, a multilocus analysis, morphological characterization, and phytopathogenicity testing were used to identify 51 isolates belonging to (28 strains), (22 strains), and (1 strain).

First report of causing anthracnose fruit rot on in Chile.

Vaccinium corymbosum L. is the most cultivated blueberry species in Chile. Chilean fruits typically take up to 50 days to reach oversea markets; therefore, controlling post-harvest pathogens is of outmost importance to maintain international food safety and quality standards.

Multifunction as an Endophyte: Growth Promotion and Biologic Control of , (Westwood) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Tomato.

The tomato, L. is one of the most consumed vegetables in the world; nevertheless, it is affected by biotic and abiotic factors that reduce its productivity. The whitefly is globally considered as the main pest under protected crop conditions, where biologic control using endophytic fungi emerges as a sustainable alternative.

Antifungal Activity of Endophyte against in Two Crops.

causes substantial losses in tomato and chili pepper crops worldwide. Endophytes have shown the potential for the biological control of diseases. The colonization ability of native endophyte strains of and their antifungal effect against were evaluated in crops.