This weekβs #FABIFridayFeature focuses on Phytophthora cinnamomi, the oomycete responsible for Phytophthora root rot (PRR) - the most destructive disease in South African avocado orchards.
#PlantPathology#Avocados#Phytophthora
I had the wonderful opportunity to attend #PPATH24@BS_PP where I presented a poster on the role of callose depositions in avocado defence against Phytophthora cinnamoni π₯
It was exciting to share my work and connect with plant pathologists from all over the world ππ±
The ARP focuses on:
Avocado defense mechanisms
Phytophthora root rot
Avocado omics
White root rot (Dematophora necatrix)
Ambrosia beetles
Avocado sunblotch viroid
Avocado flowering dynamics
Avocado branch canker
Disease Clinic for pest and pathogen ID in SA avocado orchards.
π₯π #FABIFridayFeature ππ₯
This week, we're spotlighting the Avocado Research Programme! π³β¨
The defenders of avocado toast is brought to you by @ARP_FABI, Hans Merensky Foundation (HMF), Westfalia Technological Services and @Fabiteam1 lead by Prof. @LabNoelani π₯β¨
I attended my first conference #SASPP2024 where I presented a poster on a portion of my master's work, showing the successful inhibition of callose production in response to Phytophthora cinnamomi infection in avocado roots using 2-deoxy-D-glucose π±