Mild water stress-induced priming enhance tolerance to Rosellinia necatrix in susceptible avocado rootstocks

Abstract Background White root rot (WRR) disease caused by Rosellinia necatrix is one of the most important threats affecting avocado orchards in temperate regions. The eradication of WRR is a difficult task and environmentally friendly control methods are needed to lessen its impact. Priming plants...

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Main Authors: E. Martínez-Ferri, G. Moreno-Ortega, N. van den Berg, C. Pliego
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-019-2016-3