The cell wall proteome from two strains of Pseudocercospora fijiensis with differences in virulence
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DOI: 10.1007/s11274-019-2681-2
Abstract: Pseudocercospora fijiensis causes black Sigatoka disease, the most important threat to banana. The cell wall is crucial for fungal biological processes, including pathogenesis. Here, we performed cell wall proteomics analyses of two P. fijiensis strains,… read more here.
Keywords: pseudocercospora fijiensis; virulence; fijiensis; cell wall ... See more keywords
First draft genome sequence resource of a strain of Pseudocercospora fijiensis isolated in North America.
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DOI: 10.1094/phyto-04-20-0121-a
Abstract: Black Sigatoka disease, caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora fijiensis, is one of the most devastating diseases of banana around the world. Fungicide applications are the primary tool used to manage black Sigatoka, but fungicide resistance… read more here.
Keywords: isolated north; pseudocercospora fijiensis; draft genome; fijiensis ... See more keywords
Differential regulation of jasmonic acid pathways in resistant (Calcutta 4) and susceptible (Williams) banana genotypes during the interaction with Pseudocercospora fijiensis
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DOI: 10.1111/ppa.13165
Abstract: One of the main biosecurity problems facing banana crops is black Sigatoka disease, caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora fijiensis. Disease control is achieved mainly by chemical sprays and generates more than 50% of the costs… read more here.
Keywords: banana genotypes; pseudocercospora fijiensis; calcutta; jasmonic acid ... See more keywords
Variation in Quantitative Resistance Components to the Fungus Pseudocercospora fijiensis Causing Black Leaf Streak Disease Among Banana Genotypes
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DOI: 10.1111/ppa.70062
Abstract: Combining different components of quantitative resistance in new banana hybrids has potential for developing efficient and durable control of black leaf streak disease (BLSD) caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora fijiensis. This study aimed to identify… read more here.
Keywords: banana genotypes; disease; resistance; fijiensis ... See more keywords
A polyketide synthase gene cluster associated with the sexual reproductive cycle of the banana pathogen, Pseudocercospora fijiensis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220319
Abstract: Disease spread of Pseudocercospora fijiensis, causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease of banana, depends on ascospores produced through the sexual reproductive cycle. We used phylogenetic analysis to identify P. fijiensis homologs (PKS8-4 and Hybrid8-3)… read more here.
Keywords: banana; pseudocercospora fijiensis; polyketide synthase; fijiensis ... See more keywords
RNA-mediated gene silencing can reduce azole resistance, growth and pathogenicity in Pseudocercospora fijiensis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0325057
Abstract: The use of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) gene silencing has allowed significant advances in the understanding of gene function in many organisms and has the potential for use in disease control. At present, there are no… read more here.
Keywords: gene silencing; fijiensis; rna; growth ... See more keywords
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-Mediated Transformation of Pseudocercospora fijiensis to Determine the Role of PfHog1 in Osmotic Stress Regulation and Virulence Modulation
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00830
Abstract: Black Sigatoka disease, caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis is a serious constraint to banana production worldwide. The disease continues to spread in new ecological niches and there is an urgent need to develop strategies for its… read more here.
Keywords: pfhog1; virulence; osmotic stress; fijiensis ... See more keywords
Increased Silicon Acquisition in Bananas Colonized by Rhizophagus irregularis MUCL 41833 Reduces the Incidence of Pseudocercospora fijiensis
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.01977
Abstract: This work aimed to test the hypothesis that the combination of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and accumulation of silicon (Si) in banana plants via its uptake and transport by the fungus reduces the incidence of… read more here.
Keywords: amf colonized; added growth; growth substrate; fijiensis ... See more keywords
Identification of New Hosts of Pseudocercospora fijiensis Suggests Innovative Pest Management Programs for Black Sigatoka Disease in Banana Plantations
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy9100666
Abstract: Black Sigatoka is the main constraint to banana production worldwide, and epidemic outbreaks are continuously causing huge losses. Successful management of diseases requires a profound knowledge of the epidemiological factors that influence disease dynamics. Information… read more here.
Keywords: banana; disease; management; fijiensis ... See more keywords
Identification of Resistance QTLs to Black Leaf Streak Disease (Due to Pseudocercospora fijiensis) in Diploid Bananas (Musa acuminata)
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DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae10060608
Abstract: Black Leaf Streak Disease (BLSD), caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora fijiensis, is a recent pandemic and the most economically and environmentally important leaf disease of banana. To assist breeding of varieties with durable resistance to… read more here.
Keywords: disease; resistance; blsd; fijiensis ... See more keywords
First Record of Aspergillus fijiensis as an Entomopathogenic Fungus against Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8111222
Abstract: The Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae) is the most widespread and devastating pest species in citrus orchards and is the natural vector of the phloem-limited bacterium that causes Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Thus,… read more here.
Keywords: fijiensis; asian citrus; diaphorina citri; citri ... See more keywords