Abstract
Germination of β conidia of Phomopsis viticola was recorded in potato-dextrose liquid medium but not in sterile distilled water. Maximum germination of β conidia in vitro occurred within 144 h reaching a plateau around 60-80 h at 26°C, whereas α conidia germinated within 28 h at 30°C. Preliminary bioassays indicated that the β conidia are potentially capable of symptomless infection of grapevine leaves. However, further studies are required to confirm this.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 105-107 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Australasian Plant Pathology |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- conidia
- diseases and pests
- germination
- grapes
- temperature
- Conidial germination
- Grapevine cv. Chardonnay
- Leaf infection
- α conidium