Endophyte inoculation enhances Ulmus minor resistance to Dutch elm disease
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DOI: 10.1016/j.funeco.2020.101024
Abstract: Abstract Certain fungal endophytes improve plant resistance to biotic stresses in forest trees. In this study, three stem fungal endophytes belonging to classes Cystobasidiomycetes, Eurotiomycetes and Dothideomycetes were selected from 210 isolates for their potential… read more here.
Keywords: elm; endophyte inoculation; resistance; ulmus minor ... See more keywords
Further insights into the components of resistance to Ophiostoma novo-ulmi in Ulmus minor: hydraulic conductance, stomatal sensitivity and bark dehydration
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DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpx123
Abstract: Dutch elm disease (DED) is a vascular disease that has killed over 1 billion elm trees. The pathogen spreads throughout the xylem network triggering vessel blockage, which results in water stress, tissue dehydration and extensive… read more here.
Keywords: hydraulic conductance; bark; water; conductance ... See more keywords