Essays about: "phytophthora"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the word phytophthora.
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1. Spray Induced Gene Silencing in Phytophthora infestans : investigating exogenous dsRNA application for the control of potato late blight
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)Abstract : Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete pathogen and the causal agent of late blight disease in potato and tomato. Even today, it causes massive loss to crop and economy worldwide. Current disease control strategies include breeding for resistance and extensive fungicide spray. READ MORE
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2. Fungicide tolerance in Phytophthora infestans
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant PathologyAbstract : For the last 180 years, the pathogen P infestans, responsible for the late blight disease, has been a severe problem for farmers. Despite the large efforts and financial investments done in the management of the disease, 15-30% of the potato production is lost to this disease globally each year. READ MORE
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3. Hur mår hästkastanjen egentligen? : utbredning och hantering av skadegörare på Aesculus hippocastanum i svenska städer
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection BiologyAbstract : Hästkastanjen, Aesculus hippocastanum, har genom åren varit ett mycket välanvänt stadsträd med höga kulturhistoriska och sociala värden. På senare tid har arten sjunkit i popularitet då den drabbats av flertalet skadegörare och sjukdomar. READ MORE
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4. To monitor the microbial biodiversity in soil within Uppsala
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : This is an exploration of the potential for a citizen science project, with the goal to get the general public involved in microbial soil biodiversity around Uppsala, Sweden. Biodiversity serves an important role in how an ecosystem performs and functions. READ MORE
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5. Viktiga sjukdomar på spenat i Sverige
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant PathologyAbstract : Det finns flera sjukdomar som påverkar spenat (Spinacia oleracea). Sjukdomarna sänker skörden och försämras kvaliteten av produkten. Dessutom vill konsumenter inte ha angripna plantor som inte ser bra ut. I Sverige är den allvarligaste sjukdomen spenatbladmögel, orsa-kat av Peronospora effuosa f. READ MORE