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The fungal genus Botrytis is the focus of intensive scientific research worldwide. The complex interactions between this pathogen and the plants it infects and the economic importance of the diseases caused by Botrytis (principally grey mould) on more than 1400 species of cultivated plants pre- and post-harvest, render this pathogen of particular interest to farmers, advisers, students and researchers in many fields worldwide. This 20-chapter book is a comprehensive treatise covering the rapidly developing science of Botrytis and reflecting the major developments in studies of this fungus. It will serve as a source of general information for specialists in agriculture and horticulture, and also for students and scientists interested in the biology of this fascinating, multifaceted phytopathogenic fungal species.
The book is the result of intensive work of 43 authors, all of them leading scientists in the Botrytis sciences. Each chapter describes a particular aspect of fungal biology and its impact on disease processes and host response. New technologies have arisen that when applied to long-standing problems or to test new hypotheses have been most rewarding and many of these are covered in this book. The chapters are cross linked so that readers can follow associated material.
Taxonomy; Variation in Botrytis and Botryotinia; Formation, structure and germination of Conidia; Sclerotia and other structures in survival; Behaviour of Conidia on aerial plant surface; The infection process and host-pathogen interactions; Mechanisms of Resistance to Botrytis; Epidemiology; Botrytis cinerea in Enology; Disease Control.
Botrytis cinerea is the causal agent of gray mold of more than 1,400 plant host species. The disease can lead to substantial yield losses, especially of red raspberry and other small fruit crops in the US Pacific Northwest (PNW) and worldwide. Effectiveness of gray mold management in red raspberry remains limited due to incomplete understanding of the disease cycle. The bloom period of red raspberry is considered a critical window for B. cinerea colonization of this host, but the role of flowers in this disease remains unclear. The first objective of this research was to determine the infection pathways of B. cinerea on red raspberry under field conditions. Colonization incidence of red raspberry at bloom was limited, but significantly increased with fruit development and peaked on mature fruit. As fruit developed, different morphological parts became colonized by the fungus, suggesting multiple infection events throughout the season.In the PNW, gray mold management programs on raspberry are based on protecting plants with fungicides throughout the production season, starting at bloom. It is, however, unknown if full-season fungicide programs are required to control B. cinerea effectively on raspberry. The second objective of this research was to study the effect of fungicide applications on B. cinerea colonization of raspberry in relation to plant development and test the floral infection hypothesis with genetic markers. Fungicide applications did not prevent or reduce flower colonization but significantly decreased fruit colonization. Pathogen genotypic diversity increased throughout the season and different genotypes colonized flowers, green and ripe fruit within raspberry inflorescence, suggesting that multiple fungal strains can colonize fruit at different developmental stages.In the PNW, several small fruit hosts are grown in close proximity, but nothing is known about B. cinerea population biology on these hosts in this region. The third objective of this research was to investigate how evolutionary forces shape pathogen population structure on small fruit in the PNW. No association of B. cinerea with host was found, but populations were geographically differentiated at regional and farm scales, suggesting restricted gene flow. Evidence for local adaptation due to selection was detected with fungicide resistance markers.
This book fully integrates the conventional and biotechnological approaches to fruit crop breeding. Individual chapters are written on a wide variety of species covering all the major fruit crops in one volume. For each crop, there is a discussion of their taxonomy and evolution, history of improvement, crossing techniques, evaluation methods, and heritability of major traits and germplasm resources. Also discussed are the most recent advances in genetic mapping and QTL (quantitative trait loci) analysis, marker assisted breeding, gene cloning, gene expression analysis, regeneration and transformation. Patenting and licensing issues are also covered.
Present in the thesis we attempt to develop a control strategy for strawberry grey mould caused by Brotrytis cinerea Pers. using an ecological approach. The epidemiology and biological control of grey mould using Ulocladium atrum Preuss was studied during for years in an annual cropping system under field conditions.
This book provides unparalleled integration of fundamentals and most advanced management to make this strawberry crop highly remunerative besides enhancing per capita availability of fruit even in the non-traditional regions of the world.