Elucidation of "Twig Canker and Shoot Blight" (TCSB) in Peach Caused by Diaporthe amygdali in the North of Italy in Emilia-Romagna.

ABSTRACT: Prunus persica (peach) is a major fruit species in global agriculture, with Spain and Italy being the leading producers in the European Union. As agriculture is subject to increasing pressure to reduce agrochemicals, effective management of diseases such as twig canker and shoot blight (TCSB) becomes crucial. Diaporthe amygdali, the primary fungal pathogen responsible for TCSB, causes a significant dieback of shoots, flowers, leaves, and branches, typically during late winter or early spring. Despite its considerable impact, there is a lack of comprehensive knowledge on the biological characteristics of this pathogen in Italian peach orchards. This study aimed to address these gaps by characterizing D. amygdali isolates from symptomatic trees in a productive region of northern Italy, Emili

SUBMITTER: Brugneti F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313398 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature