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View article: Multi-locus phylogenetic network analysis of Ampelomyces mycoparasites isolated from diverse powdery mildews in Australia and the generation of two de novo genome assemblies
Multi-locus phylogenetic network analysis of Ampelomyces mycoparasites isolated from diverse powdery mildews in Australia and the generation of two de novo genome assemblies Open
The interactions between powdery mildews ( Ascomycota , Erysiphaceae ), obligate biotrophic pathogens of many plants, and pycnidial fungi belonging to the genus Ampelomyces , are classic examples of specific mycoparasitic relationships. Th…
View article: Multi-locus phylogenetic network analysis of <i>Ampelomyces</i> mycoparasites isolated from diverse powdery mildews in Australia and the generation of two <i>de novo</i> genome assemblies
Multi-locus phylogenetic network analysis of <i>Ampelomyces</i> mycoparasites isolated from diverse powdery mildews in Australia and the generation of two <i>de novo</i> genome assemblies Open
The interactions between powdery mildews ( Ascomycota , Erysiphaceae ), obligate biotrophic pathogens of many plants, and pycnidial fungi belonging to the genus Ampelomyces , are classic examples of specific mycoparasitic relationships. Th…
View article: Mealybug Population Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of Sampling Methods for Saccharicoccus sacchari and Heliococcus summervillei in Sugarcane (Saccharum sp. Hybrids)
Mealybug Population Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of Sampling Methods for Saccharicoccus sacchari and Heliococcus summervillei in Sugarcane (Saccharum sp. Hybrids) Open
This research is focused on a comparative field-based study of the population dynamics and sampling methods of two mealybug species, Saccharicoccus sacchari (Cockerell, 1895) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha, Pseudococcidae) and Heliococcus summerv…
View article: Scope, Distribution, and Cause of the Peanut Kernel Shrivel (PKS) Syndrome: An Emerging Threat to Australia’s Peanut Industry
Scope, Distribution, and Cause of the Peanut Kernel Shrivel (PKS) Syndrome: An Emerging Threat to Australia’s Peanut Industry Open
The cause of peanut kernel shrivel (PKS) syndrome, affecting peanut crops in Australia’s growing regions, is currently unknown. It is estimated that PKS is costing the peanut industry more than AUD 5 M p.a. and is a potential threat to the…
View article: Knowledge mapping for a secure and sustainable hemp industry: A systematic literature review
Knowledge mapping for a secure and sustainable hemp industry: A systematic literature review Open
As a versatile and multipurpose plant, hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) possesses immense potential for its application in nutraceuticals, food and nutrition, fibre, and construction material. However, its broader industrial potentials are hinder…
View article: Development of a Rapid Phenotyping Method to Screen for <i>Didymella arachidicola</i> Resistance in Peanuts
Development of a Rapid Phenotyping Method to Screen for <i>Didymella arachidicola</i> Resistance in Peanuts Open
Net or web blotch (NB), caused by Didymella arachidicola, is an emerging threat causing a significant reduction in yield of peanuts in cooler production regions globally, including Australia, China, and Southern Africa. Host resistance aga…
View article: Phenotypic and Genotypic Diversity of <i>Puccinia sorghi</i> in Eastern Australia: Implications for Maize Breeding Programs
Phenotypic and Genotypic Diversity of <i>Puccinia sorghi</i> in Eastern Australia: Implications for Maize Breeding Programs Open
Common rust of maize (CR), caused by Puccinia sorghi Schwein., is found in all maize growing regions across the globe. In recent years, an increase in the incidence and severity of CR has been observed in Australia. The challenges posed by…
View article: Resporulation of Calcium Alginate Encapsulated Metarhizium anisopliae on Metham®-Fumigated Soil and Infectivity on Larvae of Tenebrio molitor
Resporulation of Calcium Alginate Encapsulated Metarhizium anisopliae on Metham®-Fumigated Soil and Infectivity on Larvae of Tenebrio molitor Open
Metarhizium anisopliae infects and kills a large range of insects and is a promising biocontrol agent to manage soil insects, such as wireworm in sweetpotato. The presence of other soil microbes, which exhibit competitive fungistasis, may …
View article: Resporulation of <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> granules on soil and mortality of <i>Tenebrio molitor</i>: Implications for wireworm management in sweetpotato
Resporulation of <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> granules on soil and mortality of <i>Tenebrio molitor</i>: Implications for wireworm management in sweetpotato Open
In Australia, sweetpotato ( Ipomoea batatas L.) is vulnerable to root feeding insect pests such as wireworms (e.g., Agrypnus spp.). The number of registered insecticides to control these insect pests is limited and often pest pressure, for…
View article: Site-specific, genotypic and temporal variation in photosynthesis and its related biochemistry in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Site-specific, genotypic and temporal variation in photosynthesis and its related biochemistry in wheat (Triticum aestivum) Open
Photosynthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) pericarps may contribute appreciably to wheat grain yield. Consequently, we investigated the temporal variation of traits related to photosynthesis and sucrose metabolism in the pericarps and …
View article: The “Bipartite” Structure of the First Genome of <i>Ampelomyces quisqualis</i>, a Common Hyperparasite and Biocontrol Agent of Powdery Mildews, May Point to Its Evolutionary Origin from Plant Pathogenic Fungi
The “Bipartite” Structure of the First Genome of <i>Ampelomyces quisqualis</i>, a Common Hyperparasite and Biocontrol Agent of Powdery Mildews, May Point to Its Evolutionary Origin from Plant Pathogenic Fungi Open
Powdery mildews are among the most important plant pathogens worldwide, which are often attacked in the field by mycoparasitic fungi belonging to the genus Ampelomyces. The taxonomy of the genus Ampelomyces is unresolved, but well-supporte…
View article: Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures
Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures Open
Fertilisers are essential in modern agriculture to enhance plant growth, crop production and product quality. Recent research has focused on the development of delivery systems designed to prolong fertiliser release. This study introduces …
View article: Transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana to adults of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from infected adults and conidiated cadavers
Transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana to adults of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from infected adults and conidiated cadavers Open
Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae is a major pest of macadamias in Australia, causing yield losses of up to 15%. Our previous studies have shown the weevil is susceptible to Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae . The aim of this study w…
View article: Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Open
This is the raw data of lab and glasshouse experiments.
View article: Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Open
This is the raw data of lab and glasshouse experiments.
View article: Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops
Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops Open
Weevils are significant pests of horticultural crops and are largely managed with insecticides. In response to concerns about negative impacts of synthetic insecticides on humans and the environment, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have been …
View article: Genome mining of the citrus pathogen Elsinoë fawcettii; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters
Genome mining of the citrus pathogen Elsinoë fawcettii; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters Open
Elsinoë fawcettii, a necrotrophic fungal pathogen, causes citrus scab on numerous citrus varieties around the world. Known pathotypes of E. fawcettii are based on host range; additionally, cryptic pathotypes have been reported and more nov…
View article: Investigating the Sporulation of Metarhizium anisopliae Formulated in Calcium Alginate in Soil
Investigating the Sporulation of Metarhizium anisopliae Formulated in Calcium Alginate in Soil Open
Wireworms have the potential to cause significant damage to sweetpotato, particularly late in the season. [...]
View article: Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat
Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat Open
Urea is a cost-effective fertilizer used to promote plant growth and increase crop production. However, uncontrolled use of urea fertilizer is harmful to plants and can lead to soil and water pollution. This study aimed to investigate the …
View article: The Influence of Rhizosphere Soil Fungal Diversity and Complex Community Structure to Wheat Root Rot Disease
The Influence of Rhizosphere Soil Fungal Diversity and Complex Community Structure to Wheat Root Rot Disease Open
Background: Wheat root rot disease due to soil-borne fungal pathogens leads to tremendous yield losses worth billions of dollars worldwide every year. It is very important to study the relationship between rhizosphere soil fungal diversity…
View article: The Influence of Rhizosphere Fungal Diversity and Complex Community Structure to Wheat Root Rot Disease
The Influence of Rhizosphere Fungal Diversity and Complex Community Structure to Wheat Root Rot Disease Open
Background: Wheat root rot disease due to soil-borne fungal pathogens leads to tremendous yield losses worth billions of dollars worldwide every year. It is very important to study the relationship between rhizosphere fungal diversity and …
View article: Genome mining of the citrus pathogen<i>Elsinoë fawcettii</i>; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters
Genome mining of the citrus pathogen<i>Elsinoë fawcettii</i>; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters Open
Elsinoë fawcettii , a necrotrophic fungal pathogen, causes citrus scab on numerous citrus varieties around the world. Known pathotypes of E. fawcettii are based on host range; additionally, cryptic pathotypes have been reported and more no…
View article: Syringopeptin Contributes to the Virulence of <i>Pseudomonas fuscovaginae</i>, Based on <i>sypA</i> Biosynthesis Mutant Analysis
Syringopeptin Contributes to the Virulence of <i>Pseudomonas fuscovaginae</i>, Based on <i>sypA</i> Biosynthesis Mutant Analysis Open
Pseudomonas fuscovaginae, first reported from Japan in 1976, is now present in many agroecological regions around the world; it causes sheath brown rot of rice and is reported as a pathogen of a broad range of hosts. The pathogen can infec…
View article: Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers
Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers Open
The application of biodegradable, electrospun nanofibers in agriculture has attracted a lot of interest as they are cost-effective and offer a versatile technique to fabricate eco-friendly, high surface-to-volume ratio and porous nanofibro…
View article: Coconut Lethal Yellowing Diseases: A Phytoplasma Threat to Palms of Global Economic and Social Significance
Coconut Lethal Yellowing Diseases: A Phytoplasma Threat to Palms of Global Economic and Social Significance Open
The recent discovery of Bogia coconut syndrome in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the first report of a lethal yellowing disease (LYD) in Oceania. Numerous outbreaks of LYDs of coconut have been recorded in the Caribbean and Africa since the lat…
View article: Whole Genome Phylogeny of Bacillus by Feature Frequency Profiles (FFP)
Whole Genome Phylogeny of Bacillus by Feature Frequency Profiles (FFP) Open
Fifty complete Bacillus genome sequences and associated plasmids were compared using the “feature frequency profile” (FFP) method. The resulting whole-genome phylogeny supports the placement of three Bacillus species ( B. thuringiensis, B.…
View article: Hierarchical genetic variation of Botryosphaeriaceae species associated with decline and dieback of grapevine in south-eastern Australia
Hierarchical genetic variation of Botryosphaeriaceae species associated with decline and dieback of grapevine in south-eastern Australia Open
Background and Aims Species of Botryosphaeriaceae have been reported in association with various grapevine diseases, such as trunk diseases and fruit rots worldwide. Their distribution, however, has not been thoroughly studied at the genet…