Grapevines are challenged by a range of diseases and pests, causing economic losses and
requiring often costly approaches to mitigate damage. Public interest in reducing the use of …

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the main fruit crops worldwide. In 2020, the total surface
area planted with vines was estimated at 7.3 million hectares. Diverse pathogens affect …

Improved efficacy and durability of powdery mildew resistance can be enhanced via
knowledge of the genetics of resistance and susceptibility coupled with the development of …

Race-specific resistance loci, whether having qualitative or quantitative effects, present plant-
breeding challenges for phenotypic selection and deciding which loci to select or stack with …

The Toll/interleukin-1 receptor nucleotide-binding site leucine-rich repeat gene,“resistance
to Uncinula necator 1”(RUN1), from Vitis rotundifolia was recently identified and confirmed to …

Fungal pathogens are the cause of the most common diseases in grapevine and among
them powdery mildew represents a major focus for disease management. Different …

Quantitative trait locus (QTL) identification in perennial fruit crops is impeded largely by their
lengthy generation time, resulting in costly and labor-intensive maintenance of breeding …

The high susceptibility of European grapevine cultivars to downy mildew (DM) and powdery
mildew (PM) causes the intensive use of fungicides. Fungus-resistant cultivars (FRCs) with …

Numerous fungicide applications are required to control Erysiphe necator, the causative
agent of powdery mildew. This increased demand for cultivars with strong and long-lasting …

Many wild plant species are actually true treasures of our world. The value of these
treasures is better understood today and many wild species are used for different purposes …