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The effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on Datura stramonium L., Abutilon theophrasti Med., Onopordon acanthium L. and Verbascum thapsus L. seed germination
The effects of several bacterial media [Bacillus licheniformis population 1 (MO1); B. licheniformis population 2 (MO2); B. subtilis (MO3); B. megatherium (MO4); humates (MO5)] on seed germination of Datura stramonium L., ... -
The effectiveness of potassium phosphite and captan mixture in controlling Venturia inaequalis in apple orchards
Venturia inaequalis is a common apple disease in Serbia and its intensity depends on weather conditions. The most successful method of combating apple scab is to use a lower dose of an active ingredient and increase its ... -
The effects of monitoring the abundance and species composition of aphids as virus vectors on seed potato production in Serbia
Aphids are the most important vectors of potato viruses during the crop’s growing season. The most widespread and damaging viruses, the potato virus Y and potato leaf roll virus, are transmitted by aphids in non-persistent ... -
Efficacy of eco-smart insecticides against certain biological stages of jasmine moth, Palpita unionalis Hb. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
The efficacy of six eco-smart insecticides, Dipel 2x 6.4% WP (Bacillus thuringensis AI), Biofly 100% WP (Beauvaria bessiana AI), Radiant 12% SC (Saccharopolyspora spinosa AI), Mectin 1.8% EC (Streptomyces avermitilis ... -
Identification of Penicillium expansum causing postharvest blue mold decay of apple fruit
Penicillium expansum (Link) Thom. is one of the most important postharvest pathogens of apple fruit worldwide. It causes blue mold, a decay that can lead to significant economic losses during storage, which can also ... -
Low incidence of Peach latent mosaic viroid in peach mother blocks in Serbia
Peach latent mosaic viroid (PLMVd) is the causal agent of peach latent mosaic disease that is common on peaches and nectarines worldwide. Most of the isolates do not cause any symptoms on the foliage and the disease may ... -
Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum – the causal agent of broccoli soft rot in Serbia
Soft rot symptoms were observed on broccoli plants in several commercial fields in the western part of Serbia. Six strains of bacteria were isolated from diseased tissues and identified as Pectobacterium carotovorum ... -
Phytotoxic effects of fungicides, insecticides and nonpesticidal components on pepper depending on water quality
Modern agriculture relies on simultaneous application of fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers and adjuvants. The selection of compounds for tank-mixes has been rarely studied and it presents a risk in the application ... -
Plum pox virus strains: Diversity and geographical distribution in Serbia
Plum pox virus (PPV) is the causal agent of Sharka disease. Since its discovery, Sharka has been considered as a calamity in plum orchards. PPV is present worldwide in many Prunus species, causing great economic losses. ... -
Possibility of environmentally-safe casing soil disinfection for control of cobweb disease of button mushroom
The soil-borne pathogen Cladobotryum dendroides causes cobweb disease of button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) and its significant yield losses. Casing soil disinfection by toxic formaldehyde is a widespread practice. The ... -
Reproduction of confused flour beetle Tribolium confusum Du Val (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on common and spelt wheat and their products
The interest in spelt wheat production has grown in recent years but there is hardly any information on pest development on that wheat species in storehouses. The influence of common and spelt wheat and their products ... -
Residual efficacy of cypermethrin and pirimiphos-methyl against Sitophilus granarius (L.) and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) on concrete surface
Residual activity of EC formulations of two insecticides, cypermethrin (combined with the synergist piperonyl butoxide) and pirimiphos-methyl, against Sitophilus granarius (L.) adults and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) ... -
Sodium selenite as a new rodenticide
Rodents are the most destructive group of small mammalian pests considering the overall damage that they cause by feeding and other activities, or as vectors of many disease agents. In practice, chemical rodenticides ... -
The spreading of Alfalfa mosaic virus in lavandin in Croatia
A survey was conducted in 2012 and 2013 to detect the presence and distribution of Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) in lavandin crops growing in continental parts of Croatia. A total of 73 lavandin samples from six crops in ...