Trunk injection is a targeted delivery of pesticides, insecticides, nutrients, or other plant
protection materials into the stem or trunk of woody plants as an alternative to spraying or …

Phytophthora cinnamomi is one of the most devastating plant pathogens in the world. It
infects close to 5000 species of plants, including many of importance in agriculture, forestry …

Root rot is a damaging disease caused by various pathogenic fungi including, Fusarium
spp., Rhizoctonia spp., and especially oomycetes. This disease poses significant challenges …

Variation in environmental suitability across the geographic range of a species is common,
with consequences for population health and production. Ecological niche modeling (ENM) …

The oomycete Phytophthora cinnamomi is a devastating plant pathogen with a notably
broad host range. It is the causal agent of Phytophthora root rot (PRR), arguably the most …

The avocado wilt disease complex is the most important pathology in avocado crops
worldwide. Despite its importance, research about its economic losses is limited. In this …

This chapter provides an in-depth review of diseases affecting avocado production
throughout the world, with emphasis on those causing the most severe economic loss. While …

Areas cultivated with Hass avocado crops in Colombia have growth rapidly. One of the
major limitations is the avocado wilt complex disease (AWC) caused by biotic and abiotic …

Avocado (Persea americana) is an important tropical and subtropical fruit tree crop.
Traditional tree breeding programs face the challenges of long generation time and …

Background Organic mulch is an important management practice in agricultural production
to improve soil quality, control crop pests and diseases and increase the biodiversity of soil …