BACKGROUND: The bacterial canker of kiwifruit, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), affects several cultivated Actinidia species, including A. chinensis and A. deliciosa . Its development is related to permissive environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, presence of entry points, genetic and physiological features of the host plant. Moreover, also cultural practices influence, directly or indirectly, the disease development. The bacterial canker of kiwifruit, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), affects several cultivated Actinidia species, including A. chinensis and A. deliciosa . Its development is related to permissive environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, presence of entry points, genetic and physiological features of the host plant. Moreover, also cultural practices influence, directly or indirectly, the disease development. OBJECTIVE: The role of agricultural practices on disease development and spread was studied. The role of agricultural practices on disease development and spread was studied. METHODS: Irrigation, pruning and training systems were tested in the field according to conventional orchard management. Experiments on mineral nutrition, use of bio-regulators and rootstock susceptibility were performed in controlled conditions. Bacterial growth, symptom development and disease incidence were assessed in relation to the different practices. Irrigation, pruning and training systems were tested in the field according to conventional orchard management. Experiments on mineral nutrition, use of bio-regulators and rootstock susceptibility were performed in controlled conditions. Bacterial growth, symptom development and disease incidence were assessed in relation to the different practices. RESULTS: High nitrogen fertilization, iron deficiency and water stress were related to more severe symptoms. Open canopies allow a better irradiation, aeration, and penetration of phytosanitary treatments. Synthetic gibberellins reduced disease incidence and severity in controlled conditions. Fruits from diseased plants showed a lower quality and storability. High nitrogen fertilization, iron deficiency and water stress were related to more severe symptoms. Open canopies allow a better irradiation, aeration, and penetration of phytosanitary treatments. Synthetic gibberellins reduced disease incidence and severity in controlled conditions. Fruits from diseased plants showed a lower quality and storability. CONCLUSIONS: Dense canopies are harder to manage and more exposed to bacterial canker. Pruning tools and irrigation water are relevant for the bacterial spread. Dense canopies are harder to manage and more exposed to bacterial canker. Pruning tools and irrigation water are relevant for the bacterial spread.

Optimization of cultural practices to reduce the development of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, causal agent of the bacterial canker of kiwifruit

MAURI, SOFIA;CELLINI, ANTONIO;BURIANI, GIAMPAOLO;DONATI, IRENE;COSTA, GUGLIELMO;SPINELLI, FRANCESCO
2016

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BACKGROUND: The bacterial canker of kiwifruit, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), affects several cultivated Actinidia species, including A. chinensis and A. deliciosa . Its development is related to permissive environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, presence of entry points, genetic and physiological features of the host plant. Moreover, also cultural practices influence, directly or indirectly, the disease development. The bacterial canker of kiwifruit, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), affects several cultivated Actinidia species, including A. chinensis and A. deliciosa . Its development is related to permissive environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, presence of entry points, genetic and physiological features of the host plant. Moreover, also cultural practices influence, directly or indirectly, the disease development. OBJECTIVE: The role of agricultural practices on disease development and spread was studied. The role of agricultural practices on disease development and spread was studied. METHODS: Irrigation, pruning and training systems were tested in the field according to conventional orchard management. Experiments on mineral nutrition, use of bio-regulators and rootstock susceptibility were performed in controlled conditions. Bacterial growth, symptom development and disease incidence were assessed in relation to the different practices. Irrigation, pruning and training systems were tested in the field according to conventional orchard management. Experiments on mineral nutrition, use of bio-regulators and rootstock susceptibility were performed in controlled conditions. Bacterial growth, symptom development and disease incidence were assessed in relation to the different practices. RESULTS: High nitrogen fertilization, iron deficiency and water stress were related to more severe symptoms. Open canopies allow a better irradiation, aeration, and penetration of phytosanitary treatments. Synthetic gibberellins reduced disease incidence and severity in controlled conditions. Fruits from diseased plants showed a lower quality and storability. High nitrogen fertilization, iron deficiency and water stress were related to more severe symptoms. Open canopies allow a better irradiation, aeration, and penetration of phytosanitary treatments. Synthetic gibberellins reduced disease incidence and severity in controlled conditions. Fruits from diseased plants showed a lower quality and storability. CONCLUSIONS: Dense canopies are harder to manage and more exposed to bacterial canker. Pruning tools and irrigation water are relevant for the bacterial spread. Dense canopies are harder to manage and more exposed to bacterial canker. Pruning tools and irrigation water are relevant for the bacterial spread.
2016
Mauri, Sofia; Cellini, Antonio; Buriani, Giampaolo; Donati, Irene; Costa, Guglielmo; Spinelli, Francesco
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