Antonio Vicent

TL;DR: A spatially explicit bio-economic model is developed to compute potential future economic impact of the Xfp strain, and stresses the necessity to strengthen the ongoing research on cultivar resistance traits and application of phytosanitary measures, including vector control and inoculum suppression, by removing host plants.

TL;DR: A survey of 140 vineyards in different production areas of Spain was conducted from 1999 to 2001 to identify pathogenic grapevine wood fungi and their role in esca disease and grapevine declines, as well as in the decline of young grapevines in Spain.

TL;DR: 82 Cylindrocarpon isolates associated with black foot disease of grapevines in Spain were studied by means of phenotypical characterization, DNA analyses, and pathogenicity tests and were clearly separated into two groups which were in agreement with BT species identification.

TL;DR: A 4-week schedule with copper compounds is proposed for disease control on Fortune fruit during periods of weather favorable for disease development and about half of the sprays applied per season for fruit protection could be saved.

TL;DR: During a survey conducted from 1998 to 2002, Fusarium proliferatum was found associated with young and adult palms belonging to the genera Chamaerops, Phoenix, Trachycarpus and Washingtonia showing symptoms of wilt and dieback.