Fungal Diseases Content

Plant Biologists Identify Promising New Fungicides

Andy Fell — February 29, 2024 - 9:00am

A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection in rice.

Fungi that Causes Pine Ghost Canker Detected in S. California Trees

Katherine E Kerlin — February 23, 2023 - 7:54am

Fungal pathogens that cause pine ghost canker are infecting conifer trees in urban forests of Southern California, 69�� scientists found.

Genome Sequencing May Help Avert Banana Armageddon

Patricia Bailey — August 11, 2016 - 2:42pm

Researchers at 69�� and in the Netherlands have used genome sequencing to reveal how three fungal diseases have evolved into a lethal threat to the global banana crop.