Summary
Published in Phytoprotection 90: 117-120
A trial involving the mass propagation of Argania spinosa cuttings was established following two protocols: in mini-bouturathèques without mist and in a greenhouse under mist. Symptoms of petiole necrosis, foliar yellowing and abundant black acervuli were observed under both protocols. These symptoms were responsible for a 90% mortality rate in the mini-bouturathèques while under the mist treatment premature fatal necrosis of the apical buds resulted in 100% mortality. The disease's causal agent, Pestalotiopsis clavispora, was identified on the basis of its morphological characteristics and by molecular analysis. Alternating weekly teatments of systemic and contact fungicides resulted in a 41% success rate in controlling this pathogen, described for the first time on argan cuttings.
Sector(s):
Forests
Categorie(s):
Scientific Article
Theme(s):
Forestry Research, Forests, Seeds and Forest Seedlings Production
Departmental author(s):
Author(s)
BAKRY, Mustapha , Guy BUSSIÈRES, Mohammed S. LAMHAMEDI, Hank A. MARGOLIS, Debra C. STOWE, Mohamed ABOUROUH, Martine BLAIS and Jean A. BÉRUBÉ
Year of publication :
2011
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Keywords :
bouturage, diagnostic, prévention, arganier, production de plants, Argania spinosa, Pestalotiopsis clavispora, article scientifique de recherche forestière, production de semences et de plants, seeds and forest seedlings production, argan, cutting, diagnosis, prevention
This publication exists in other language: Premier signalement de Pestalotiopsis clavispora chez l'arganier en bouturage de masse : prévalence, prévention et conséquences pour la production végétale
