Instant Insights: Fungal Diseases of Apples

Professor Xiangming Xu is Head of the Department of Pest and Pathogen Ecology at the world-famous NIAB EMR (East Malling Research). Founded over 100 years ago, East Malling has long been a global pioneer in horticultural research. Professor Xu has a global reputation in plant disease epidemiology and management, especially fruit fungal diseases.

• Chapter 1 - Pre- and postharvest fungal apple diseases: Wayne M. Jurick II, USDA-ARS, USA and Kerik D. Cox, Cornell University, USA; 1 Introduction: apple cultivation, production and storage and the impact of fungal apple diseases2 Pre- and postharvest apple diseases3 Chemical, biological and cultural forms of disease management during apple production and storage4 Emerging pathogens affecting apple production in the United States5 Conclusion6 Where to look for further information7 ReferencesChapter 2 - Epidemiology and management of apple scab: Tom Passey and Xiangming Xu, NIAB EMR, UK; 1 Introduction2 Apple scab epidemiology3 Host resistance4 Managing scab5 Future trends6 Where to look for further information7 ReferencesChapter 3 - Advances in pest- and disease-resistant apple varieties: Markus Kellerhals, Agroscope, Switzerland; 1 Introduction: the development of disease-resistant apple varieties2 Resistance to apple scab, powdery mildew and fire blight3 Resistance to Nectria canker, Marssonina apple blotch and other diseases4 Resistance to pests5 Selection techniques and resistance mechanisms6 Current disease-resistant apple varieties7 Summary8 Where to look for further information9 ReferencesChapter 4 - Optimizing disease management in fruit cultivation: Sara M. Villani, North Carolina State University, USA; Kerik D. Cox, Cornell University, USA; and George W. Sundin, Michigan State University, USA; 1 Introduction2 Pre-harvest fungal diseases of tree fruit3 Pre-harvest bacterial diseases of tree fruit4 Viruses and virus-like agents of pome fruit and stone fruit5 Disease management of tree fruit6 Conclusion and future trends7 Where to look for further information8 References