Soil amendments for management of Phytophthora root rot in avocado and their impact on the soil microbiome

Qurrat Ul Ain Farooq; Jen McComb; Giles Hardy; Treena Burgess

doi:10.1007/s42161-024-01604-4

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Soil amendments for management of Phytophthora root rot in avocado and their impact on the soil microbiome

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Soil amendments for management of Phytophthora root rot in avocado and their impact on the soil microbiome

Qurrat Ul Ain Farooq, Jen McComb, Giles Hardy and Treena Burgess

Journal of Plant Pathology, Vol.106, pp.439-455

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-024-01604-4

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Abstract

Soil additives

Phytophthora cinnamomi

Biocontrol

Silicon mulch

Suppressive soils

Phytophthora root rot is a major problem for avocado growers around the world. This review summarises the current control measures and their impact on the soil microbiome. The fungicide phosphite is widely used in the avocado industry, and reports from several countries indicate that Phytophthora cinnamomi is developing resistance. For this reason, alternative control measures have been investigated. Applying organic mulches and soil dressings of calcium or silicon provides a level of control. Biological control through the application of suppressive microbes has been actively investigated over many years, but reports of successful field deployment are rare. This review examines the effects on the soil microbiome of these control measures and assesses the future directions for research.

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Title: Soil amendments for management of Phytophthora root rot in avocado and their impact on the soil microbiome
Authors/Creators: Qurrat Ul Ain Farooq
Jen McComb
Giles Hardy - Murdoch University, Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Treena Burgess - Murdoch University, Harry Butler Institute
Publication Details: Journal of Plant Pathology, Vol.106, pp.439-455
Publisher: Springer
Identifiers: 991005638868307891
Murdoch Affiliation: Harry Butler Institute; Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.97 Plant Pathology; 3.97.556 Microbial Biocontrol
Web Of Science research areas: Plant Sciences
ESI research areas: Plant & Animal Science