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Production of CTV-free propagative material through shoot-tip grafting and real-time LAMP protocol application Year: 2020, Author: NOUERE Sara Abstract The early detection of the Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in Citrus is crucial and is conducted using numerous techniques. Its elimination is reached through thermotherapy combined with shoot-tip grafting which is presently considered the most ...Read more >>
New emerging viruses and phytoplasmas of Grapevine in Lebanon Year: 2020, Author: BILEN Christine Abstract A search for new emerging viral (GVCV, GRBaV, GGVA, GKSV, GGDV, GMRV, GaIV, GaJV-1, GaJV-2, GaCV-1, GaCV-2 and GaCV-3) and phytoplasma diseases was conducted in 52 commercial vineyards in Bekaa and Batroun regions in Lebanon. Sampling, which ...Read more >>
Screening of cactus resistant varieties for the cochineal scale Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and observations on its predator Hyperaspis trifurcata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Jordan Year: 2020, Author: QASQAS Razan Abstract Out of 47 visited locations in northern Jordan, this study showed that after the first report of the cochineal scale in 2018, the distribution continued to spread southward. The highest infestation being in Al-Suleikhat area in 2021. This study also ...Read more >>
Calibration and evaluation of a prediction model for Ceratitis capitata in Egypt Year: 2020, Author: FAHMY Salma Mostafa Anwar Abstract A physiology-based demographic modelling framework was adapted to model the population dynamics of the life stages of Ceratitis Capitata, the Mediterranean fruit fly. The model was calibrated using the Marquardt-Levenberg algorithm with data ...Read more >>
Cyantraniliprole Use-and-Risk Reduction in Faba Bean by White Mustard Year: 2020, Author: ABDELMOATY Fatma Mohamed Emam Abstract Cyantraniliprole (CYANO) is a new insecticide in the ryanoid class that has been approved for use since 2013, but data on risk are still lacking. The aim of this study was to assess CYANO risks and the potential of white mustard oil (WMO) as a ...Read more >>
Elaboration of a mechanistic model prototype for Verticillium wilt on olive trees. Year: 2020, Author: SEFAH Ayoub Abstract Verticillium wilt is a vascular disease caused by a soil-borne pathogen, Verticillium dahliae. It is a major disease affecting olive production worldwide. Control of this pathogen is very difficult because it can inhabit contaminated soils as ...Read more >>
Influence of different citrus cropping systems on insect diversity, and preliminary survey of Citrus tristeza virus and its aphid vectors in Mina and Chlef valleys (North-West Algeria). Year: 2020, Author: BENELHADJ-DJELLOUL Mouna Abstract Over the last few decades, the Algerian citrus industry has received considerable public subsidies for the renewal of old plantations. As a result, some growers have turned to a new intensive production system instead of conventional extensive ...Read more >>
Survey of bacterial potato diseases in Algeria Year: 2020, Author: BANOUH Meriem Abstract The documentation available on the phytosanitary status of potato bacterial diseases in Algeria is not consistent. We therefore conducted a round of surveys on potato bacterial diseases occurring in three Algerian regions (Algiers, Bouira, Ain-defla) ...Read more >>
Alternaria species causing pomegranate and citrus fruit rots in Albania and their alternative control Year: 2020, Author: TOSKA Mirela Abstract Alternaria is a relevant pathogen for several commodities including citrus and pomegranate fruits. On citrus, it mainly causes brown spot on fruits and leaves, whereas on pomegranate, it causes a fruit heart rot. The aim of this study was to assess ...Read more >>