Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars
Scab, caused by Fusicladium eriobotryae, is the main disease affecting loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) in the Mediterranean basin. A mechanistic epidemiological model developed in Spain to predict infection of loquat fruit by conidia was assessed in the main loquat cultivated area of Italy (Sicily). A...
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doaj-826d3639cbd0474c98a6fca41f58f3152020-11-25T03:42:14ZengFirenze University PressPhytopathologia Mediterranea0031-94651593-20952018-01-0156310.14601/Phytopathol_Mediterr-2120918588Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivarsElisa GONZÁLEZ-DOMÍNGUEZ0Vittorio ROSSI1Vittorio FARINA2Giuseppe GIANGUZZI3Mónica BERBEGAL4Josep ARMENGOL5Department of Sustainable Crop Production - DI.PRO.VE.S., Facoltà di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Via Emilia Parmense, 84, 29122 Piacenza, ItalyDepartment of Sustainable Crop Production - DI.PRO.VE.S., Facoltà di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Via Emilia Parmense, 84, 29122 Piacenza, ItalyDipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Edif. 4-H, 90128 Palermo, Italy.Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Edif. 4-H, 90128 Palermo, ItalyUniversidad Politécnica de ValenciaUniversidad Politécnica de Valencia Scab, caused by Fusicladium eriobotryae, is the main disease affecting loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) in the Mediterranean basin. A mechanistic epidemiological model developed in Spain to predict infection of loquat fruit by conidia was assessed in the main loquat cultivated area of Italy (Sicily). A 3-year study (2014–2016) was carried out in an experimental orchard on three loquat cultivars: Algerie, Peluche and San Filipparo. For each cultivar, output of the model was compared with observed scab development on fruits. The scab epidemics observed were different in different years and cultivars, representing a suitable data set for model validation. The model correctly predicted loquat scab, as demonstrated by the goodness of fit between model predictions and observed disease incidence on fruits (R2 > 0.85), confirming the accuracy and robustness of the model for predicting scab development in loquat orchards. The use of the model for fungicide scheduling against F. eriobotryae may improve the management of loquat scab by reducing the number of required fungicide applications. https://oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/pm/article/view/5733Fusicladium eriobotryaeEriobotrya japonicaintegrated pest management |
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Elisa GONZÁLEZ-DOMÍNGUEZ Vittorio ROSSI Vittorio FARINA Giuseppe GIANGUZZI Mónica BERBEGAL Josep ARMENGOL Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars Phytopathologia Mediterranea Fusicladium eriobotryae Eriobotrya japonica integrated pest management |
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Elisa GONZÁLEZ-DOMÍNGUEZ Vittorio ROSSI Vittorio FARINA Giuseppe GIANGUZZI Mónica BERBEGAL Josep ARMENGOL |
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Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars |
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Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars |
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Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars |
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Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars |
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Validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars |
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validation of a mechanistic model for predicting fruit scab infection on different loquat cultivars |
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Firenze University Press |
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Phytopathologia Mediterranea |
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2018-01-01 |
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Scab, caused by Fusicladium eriobotryae, is the main disease affecting loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) in the Mediterranean basin. A mechanistic epidemiological model developed in Spain to predict infection of loquat fruit by conidia was assessed in the main loquat cultivated area of Italy (Sicily). A 3-year study (2014–2016) was carried out in an experimental orchard on three loquat cultivars: Algerie, Peluche and San Filipparo. For each cultivar, output of the model was compared with observed scab development on fruits. The scab epidemics observed were different in different years and cultivars, representing a suitable data set for model validation. The model correctly predicted loquat scab, as demonstrated by the goodness of fit between model predictions and observed disease incidence on fruits (R2 > 0.85), confirming the accuracy and robustness of the model for predicting scab development in loquat orchards. The use of the model for fungicide scheduling against F. eriobotryae may improve the management of loquat scab by reducing the number of required fungicide applications.
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Fusicladium eriobotryae Eriobotrya japonica integrated pest management |
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