Aggressiveness and Patulin Production in Multidrug Resistant Strains with Different Expression Levels of MFS and ABC Transporters, in the Presence or Absence of Fludioxonil.

is the most common postharvest pathogen of apple fruit, causing blue mold disease. Due to the extensive use of fungicides, strains resistant to multiple chemical classes have been selected. A previous study by our group proposed that the overexpression of MFS (major facilitator superfamily) and ABC (ATP binding cassette) transporters constitute an alternative resistance mechanism in Multi Drug resistant (MDR) strains of this pathogen.

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Copper Nanoparticles for the Control of Leaf Spot and Anthracnose Diseases of Olive.

Olive crop is frequently treated with copper fungicides to combat foliar and fruit diseases such as olive leaf spot caused by and anthracnose caused by spp. The replacement of copper-based products with more eco-friendly alternatives is a priority. Metal nanoparticles synthesized in several ways have recently revolutionized crop protection with applications against important crop pathogens.

MBI600 Promotes Growth of Tomato Plants and Induces Systemic Resistance Contributing to the Control of Soilborne Pathogens.

MBI600 ( MBI600) is a recently commercialized plant-growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR). In this study, we investigated the effects of MBI600 on the growth of tomato and its biocontrol efficacy against three main soilborne tomato pathogens (, , and f.sp.

Apple Fruit Core Rot Agents in Greece and Control with Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor Fungicides.

Core rot is a major postharvest disease of apple fruit that occurs worldwide and is caused by a complex of fungi. Despite the importance of the disease, little is known about its etiology in Greece. In this study, 325 fungal isolates obtained from fruit with core rot symptoms were identified to the species level using morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis.

Multidrug resistance of Penicillium expansum to fungicides: whole transcriptome analysis of MDR strains reveals overexpression of efflux transporter genes.

Penicillium expansum is the most common apple fruit postharvest spoilage agent that causes a disease known as Blue Mold. Disease control is based on fungicide use. However, development of resistance to fungicides hampers the success of this control method.