Ying Zhao, Guifang Cai, Meilin Yan, Rong Ma, Daoyuan Zhang
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Abstract
Apples are a popular fruit worldwide and are cultivated in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. Cytospora canker disease is a serious problem in the apple industry in China. Pathogenicity of all historically recorded Cytospora species from Malus hosts was tested on the leaves and breaches of 13 varieties of apple (Malus domestica) and wild apple (Malus sieversii). Cytospora leucosperma and Cytospora pruinopsis were the most aggressive pathogens on apple and wild apple trees in Xinjiang. Meanwhile, Cytospora leucostoma, Cytospora nivea and Cytospora parakantschavelii were the least aggressive. In addition, Fuji and Golden Delicious were the most Cytospora canker disease-resistant apple varieties and are recommended for future promotion. However, Sitagan and Erzizi were readily infected by Cytospora. Our findings provide a theoretical basis for field disease epidemic monitoring and tailoring disease prevention and control strategies based on the disease resistance of the variety and the aggressiveness of the pathogen.
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Journal of Phytopathology publishes original and review articles on all scientific aspects of applied phytopathology in agricultural and horticultural crops. Preference is given to contributions improving our understanding of the biotic and abiotic determinants of plant diseases, including epidemics and damage potential, as a basis for innovative disease management, modelling and forecasting. This includes practical aspects and the development of methods for disease diagnosis as well as infection bioassays.
Studies at the population, organism, physiological, biochemical and molecular genetic level are welcome. The journal scope comprises the pathology and epidemiology of plant diseases caused by microbial pathogens, viruses and nematodes.
Accepted papers should advance our conceptual knowledge of plant diseases, rather than presenting descriptive or screening data unrelated to phytopathological mechanisms or functions. Results from unrepeated experimental conditions or data with no or inappropriate statistical processing will not be considered. Authors are encouraged to look at past issues to ensure adherence to the standards of the journal.