Understanding biology of apple canker pathogens for effective disease management
Lead Research Organisation:
National Institute of Agricultural Botany
Department Name: Centre for Research
Abstract
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Publications
Zhang M
(2018)
Valsa mali Pathogenic Effector VmPxE1 Contributes to Full Virulence and Interacts With the Host Peroxidase MdAPX1 as a Potential Target.
in Frontiers in microbiology
Saville, R; Olivieri, L
(2019)
Integrated management of diseases and insect pests of tree fruit
Dong XL
(2021)
Progression of Symptoms Caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea on Apple Branches.
in Phytopathology
Xue DS
(2021)
Effect of Rainfall and Temperature on Perithecium Production of Botryosphaeria dothidea on Cankered Apple Branches.
in Phytopathology
Liu J
(2022)
The Effect of Temperature and Moisture on Colonization of Apple Fruit and Branches by Botryosphaeria dothidea.
in Phytopathology
| Description | Developing strategies for sustainable management of apple canker disease |
| Amount | £206,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | APP2452 |
| Organisation | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2023 |
| End | 09/2025 |
| Description | Give several presentations to Chinese University |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | NIAB researchers visited Norwest A&F University and gave several presentations to researchers and postgraduate students: (1) Use of beneficial microbes in horticulture (2) Understanding strawberry resistance to Phytophthora pathogens (3) Modern genomics tools in horticultural research |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://ppc.nwafu.edu.cn/xzbg/402848.htm |
| Description | Oral and poster presentations in the 12th IOBC Pome Fruit Disease Workshop, Bulgaria |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Tthis event focuses on disease epidemiology and management of pome fruit and is held every two years. We presneted the results on biocontrol of European canker and root-associated microbiome. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://happeningnext.com/event/pome-fruit-diseases-iobc-wprs-workshop-eid3a08ksdxg7 |
| Description | Presentation at 33rd British Independent Fruit Growers' Association (BIFGA) Technical Day |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | More than 100 growers and agronomists were reached; we talked to groups between 20-40 in the orchard discussing the outcomes of the project and wider apple canker mitigation strategies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | http://theenglishappleman.com/journal_2021-05-28-BIFGA-Technical-Day-2021--Press-Release-from-AC-Goa... |
| Description | Presentation to Chinese Fruit Researchers on precision orchard management |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We visited Qingdao Agricultural university in July 2023. The university organised a half-day in-person/online hybrid meeting on precision orchard management in the UK and China. We presented recent research activities in NIAB, focussing on precision spray technology in relation to disease epidemiology. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Presentations to NZ growers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We visited New Zealand and gave two presentations (one in Hawke's Bay, the other in Nelson) to growers on the recent advances on apple canker biology and management, particularly the role of endophytes |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Presenting at a workshop and participating in discussions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We held a workshop to exchange recent research findings on apple canker and discussed possible collaborative activities. NIAB EMR researchers presented the following topics in the workshop: (1) Overview of European apple canker (2) Breeding for apple canker resistance (3) Use of apple canker endophytes (4) Detecting and tracking canker pathogen development in apple tissue |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://ppc.nwafu.edu.cn/xyxw/403452.htm |