Vector transmission and epidemiology of ' Phytoplasma pyri' in Austria and identification of as new pathogen vector.

Unlabelled: Pear decline, induced by the phytoplasma ' Phytoplasma pyri', transmitted by pear psyllids, is one of the most devastating diseases on in Europe and North America. Investigations of pear psyllids in 4 pear orchards in lower Austria showed the presence of , and at all locations. PCR analyses revealed overall phytoplasma infection rates for of 5.

Ten Years of VINQUEST: First Insight for Breeding New Apple Cultivars With Durable Apple Scab Resistance.

Apple scab, caused by , is a major fungal disease worldwide. Cultivation of scab-resistant cultivars would reduce the chemical footprint of apple production. However, new apple cultivars carrying durable resistances should be developed to prevent or at least slow the breakdown of resistance against races of .