Biocontrol as a key component to manage brown rot diseases on stone fruit
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Reading
Department Name: Sch of Biological Sciences
Abstract
This project aims to understand microbial ecology that underpins the use of microbial BCAs to manage M. laxa on stone fruit; to develop new biocontrol-based strategies for managing M. laxa; and to evaluate such strategies in small-scale and commercial-scale studies. The research outcome will assist in the development of management strategies for brown rot on stone fruit, integrating BCAs with other management practices based on our understanding of ecological characteristics of available BCAs.
People |
ORCID iD |
Xiangming Xu (Primary Supervisor) | |
Sophia Bellamy (Student) |
Publications

Bellamy S
(2021)
Biocontrol agents to manage brown rot disease on cherry
in European Journal of Plant Pathology
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BB/R505237/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2021 | |||
1962445 | Studentship | BB/R505237/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2021 | Sophia Bellamy |
Description | AHDB Tree Fruit Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Gave a presentation to industry and growers to update them on the progress of the project. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
Description | BSPP MBPP Conference |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | A PhD conference for the BSPP to update other PhD students on progress of this project. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
Description | XV Meeting of the IOBC-WPRS |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Poster presentation at the International organisation for biological and integrated control conference in Lleida, Spain. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |