Abstract
This study confirms Cacopsylla bidens as the vector of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri’, associated with pear decline in northern Israel. Transmission trials showed that C. bidens can transmit the phytoplasma to pear trees, with higher success observed in autumn due to increased phytoplasma prevalence in psyllids. Findings emphasize the vector’s critical role in the pear decline epidemiology and the importance of management strategies to control its spread.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 55-56 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Phytopathogenic Mollicutes |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2025 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- epidemiology
- infectious disease
- molecular detection
- phytoplasma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Microbiology (medical)
- Cell Biology
- Infectious Diseases