At present, an early diagnosis of the tumor-like crown gall disease affecting grapevines seems out of reach. Two researchers have taken a closer look at the tumors and found a very special environment ...

Scientists have mapped the DNA of bacteria found within a chronic disease affecting grapevines, a feat they hope will ultimately help protect the multibillion-dollar grape industry that produces juice ...

Scientists have revealed new insights into the molecular properties of the rod-shaped soil bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the pathogen responsible for crown gall disease, a tumor-forming ...

Grafting is a traditional and significant strategy to suppress soil-borne diseases, such as the crown gall disease caused by tumorigenic Agrobacterium and Rhizobium. Root exudates and the rhizosphere ...

Spring is almost upon us, and you may have gardening questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

For the first time, a technique known as "gene silencing" has produced resistance to a bacterial disease in crop plants, report researchers at the University of California, Davis. The technique holds ...

For the first time, a technique known as "gene silencing" has produced resistance to a bacterial disease in crop plants, report researchers at the UC Davis. The technique holds promise for creating ...

Wine growers and nurseries would benefit from detecting the dangerous crown gall disease in their vines before it breaks out. Such an early diagnosis is not available at present and cannot be expected ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scientists have mapped the DNA of bacteria found within a chronic disease affecting grapevines, a feat they hope will ultimately help protect the ...