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 ��Ƶ, 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, ��Ƶ scientists found.

Genome Sequencing May Help Avert Banana Armageddon

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

Researchers at ��Ƶ 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.