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This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews discussing fungal diseases of apples. The first chapter discusses the main pre- and postharvest pathogens affecting apple production. The chapter also reviews recent advances in biological, chemical and cultural forms of disease management to optimise production, maintain fruit quality and enhance sustainability. The second chapter reviews the epidemiology of apple scab. The chapter explores the role of host resistance, as well as techniques to manage apple scab and minimise crop losses, including fungicide application and the use of biocontrol agents. The third chapter reviews preharvest fungal and bacterial diseases as well as viruses of tree fruit. It looks at advances in technology for pathogen detection as well as methods of integrated disease management, including biological and cultural control. The final chapter reviews the development of apple varieties that are resistant to a number of important diseases, including apple scab, powdery mildew, fire blight, nectria canker and Marssonina apple blotch. The chapter also considers the use of DNA-based selection techniques for developing resistance and the mechanisms on which resistance depends.

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Author:   Dr Wayne M. Jurick, II ,  Dr Kerik D. Cox ,  Dr Tom Passey ,  Professor Xiangming Xu
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   50
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.140kg
ISBN:  

9781801462884

ISBN 10:   1801462887
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   15 February 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Pre- and postharvest fungal apple diseases: Wayne M. Jurick II, USDA-ARS, USA and Kerik D. Cox, Cornell University, USA; 1 Introduction: apple cultivation, production and storage and the impact of fungal apple diseases2 Pre- and postharvest apple diseases3 Chemical, biological and cultural forms of disease management during apple production and storage4 Emerging pathogens affecting apple production in the United States5 Conclusion6 Where to look for further information7 References Chapter 2 - Epidemiology and management of apple scab: Tom Passey and Xiangming Xu, NIAB EMR, UK; 1 Introduction2 Apple scab epidemiology3 Host resistance4 Managing scab5 Future trends6 Where to look for further information7 References Chapter 3 - Advances in pest- and disease-resistant apple varieties: Markus Kellerhals, Agroscope, Switzerland; 1 Introduction: the development of disease-resistant apple varieties2 Resistance to apple scab, powdery mildew and fire blight3 Resistance to Nectria canker, Marssonina apple blotch and other diseases4 Resistance to pests5 Selection techniques and resistance mechanisms6 Current disease-resistant apple varieties7 Summary8 Where to look for further information9 References Chapter 4 - Optimizing disease management in fruit cultivation: Sara M. Villani, North Carolina State University, USA; Kerik D. Cox, Cornell University, USA; and George W. Sundin, Michigan State University, USA; 1 Introduction2 Pre-harvest fungal diseases of tree fruit3 Pre-harvest bacterial diseases of tree fruit4 Viruses and virus-like agents of pome fruit and stone fruit5 Disease management of tree fruit6 Conclusion and future trends7 Where to look for further information8 References

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Professor Xiangming Xu is Head of the Department of Pest and Pathogen Ecology at the world-famous NIAB EMR (East Malling Research). Founded over 100 years ago, East Malling has long been a global pioneer in horticultural research. Professor Xu has a global reputation in plant disease epidemiology and management, especially fruit fungal diseases.

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