News - Fungus

Soybean

Embrapa speaks out about rotting soybean pods in the 2020/21 harvest

The problem has been reported in several Brazilian regions, especially in Mato Grosso, since the 2019/2020 harvest.

04.02.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Fundecitrus research identifies periods of greater susceptibility of fruits to early blight

Research also involves quantifying the fungus in the orchard and the effect of fungicides throughout the different months of fruit development

08.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fruits

How to control powdery mildew on melon trees

Management includes preventive measures such as planting resistant cultivars and spraying with sulfur-based contact fungicides and alternating with systemic products

05.11.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Embrapa

Science identifies fungus isolate capable of controlling banana disease

New isolate of the Trichoderma fungus shows good results against the worst banana disease, Fusarium wilt

27.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Invention could stimulate expansion of the biological pesticides industry in Brazil

FLS process drives the multiplication of fungi that can be used in the biological control of crop pests and diseases

27.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Potatoes require technologies to protect against bacteria and fungi

Among the challenges, the bacterium Pectobacterium carotovorum, better known by its genus Erwinia, stands out as one of the main challenges

23.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Management of passion fruit fusariosis

Rational use of rootstocks in areas vulnerable to the onset of the disease is one of the strategies available to assist in management

07.08.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Integrated management of fungi in potatoes

Careful planting, use of more tolerant cultivars, crop rotation and seed treatment are measures to manage diseases

27.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Corn

Fungus increases corn productivity by 2,4 kilos per hectare

The test was conducted in an experimental field in the municipality of São Borja (RS), this harvest, before the drought period

29.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Management of fungi in solanaceous and cucurbitaceae

Difficult to control, the fungus Phytophthora capsici requires a combination of management measures to reduce disease levels

26.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Amazon fungus improves soybean growth and development

Discovery could give rise to biofertilizer

23.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Producer now has the first fungus-based industrial seed treatment in the country

Trianum DS is the first biological product composed of fungi in Brazil that can be used in industrial seed treatment (TSI)

01.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Research

Group studies sexual habits of fungi to combat harmful species

They have already discovered, for example, a protein complex that signals to the microorganism when the environment is not favorable for reproduction

04.03.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Fungus that causes alternaria brown spot resistant to strobilurins is found in SP

Discovery indicates loss of efficiency of the chemical group and the need for changes in management

09.12.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

MAP

CEPlac develops research with fungi to stimulate plant growth

The technique also guarantees greater resistance to diseases and pests and increased yield for rural producers.

25.10.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fungicides

Powdery mildew outbreaks increase in wheat crops in the South

Fungus attack was caused by dry weather in the first weeks of July. Constant monitoring is essential to protect wheat crops

12.08.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Correct management prevents fungal resistance

The topic will be addressed at the 5th Brazilian Phytopathology Congress (Conbraf) in August, in Curitiba

19.07.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Fundecitrus addresses fungal diseases in the last days of Citrus Week

Citrus canker and greening were topics of Fundecitrus lectures

07.06.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Post-doctorate in bacterial genetics with scholarship from FAPESP

Project seeks to develop citrus canker control strategies using enzymes derived from bacteriophages

07.06.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fungicides

Sanitary emptying of soy begins on June 10th in Paraná

From June 15th, the strategy extends to Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso and Rondônia

07.06.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Bahia Farm Show

Bayer presents Fox Xpro fungicide at Bahia Farm Show 2019

Product is indicated for combating fungi that cause ramularia

28.05.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Post-doctorate in chemistry and phytopathology with scholarships from FAPESP

Study involves control of phytopathogenic fungi in soybeans

14.05.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mushroom

Molecule capable of combating cocoa pest identified

Brazilian researchers described the development of a molecule capable of inhibiting the spread of witches' broom – the main pest of cocoa production in Brazil

24.04.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fungicides

Corteva Agriscience launches Inatreq Active for cereals in Europe

Naturally sourced fungicide provides cereal farmers with first Septoria-only target site in 15 years

23.03.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)