Mazourek had already developed a downy mildew resistant slicing cucumber, the kind we eat fresh on a salad, by crossing two cultivars with moderate levels of resistance and then selecting the most ...

Researchers at Cornell have discovered a new grape downy mildew resistance gene – giving the wine and grape industry a powerful new tool to combat this devastating disease. “Of the downy mildew ...

More information: Beiquan Mou, Green Leaf, Red Leaf, and Romaine Lettuce Breeding Lines with Resistance to Leafminer, Corky Root, and Downy Mildew, HortScience (2023). DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI17069 ...

Prospera is highly resistant to downy mildew as well as fusarium (another fungal disease that attacks basil), and it can be grown from seed, giving home gardeners a cheaper alternative to Amazel ...

Farmers growing lettuce prefer varieties that are resistant to various diseases, including downy mildew, a common plant disease that causes yellow or brown spots on the upper surfaces of leaves.

Most quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for downy mildew resistance originate from inferior quality varieties, which complicates the breeding process. A study published in Fruit Research on 2 July ...

Notable for its remarkable disease resistance, this new basil was also noted for “exceptional” downy mildew resistance, strong aroma, classic flavor and a “refined habit,” which gave it a ...

When Impatiens walleriana Beacon arrived on the garden scene as the first bedding impatiens to beat downy mildew, it felt as if we were getting back to normal. This bestie for shade once again ...

revealing their diverse subcellular localizations and roles in disease resistance. This study highlights the induction of VAP27 genes in response to downy mildew and their ability to inhibit ...

Downy mildew is a damaging foliar disease of grapes ... friendly farming practices rises and concerns about fungal resistance to chemical solutions increase, ag-biologicals like LAV321 are ...