Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection

Exogenous L-Citrulline Increases Tolerance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus in Tomato Plants

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is one of the most aggressive viral pathogens affecting commercial tomato cultivars, causing severe economic losses worldwide. Since plant viral diseases cannot be effectively controlled with pesticides, alternative strategies aimed at red...

Raman spectroscopy resolves nitrogen-driven metabolic acclimation to urban air pollution in Quercus ilex

Urban air pollution may alter plant metabolism long before visible damage becomes apparent. Raman spectroscopy was evaluated as a rapid, non-destructive approach to resolve these biochemical adjustments. Mature Quercus ilex L. trees were sampled along a well-defined pollution gra...

Vector-enabled metagenomics reveals the first detection of the geminivirus beet curly top Iran virus in Europe

Geminiviruses are among the most threatening emerging insect-borne viruses and are responsible for serious outbreaks worldwide. Climate change (i.e. higher temperatures) could further exacerbate their impact on crops, highlighting the need for new diagnostic approaches to manage...

Transforming viticulture through genomic innovation and integrated pest management for sustainable grape production

Abstract Climate change and intensifying disease pressure push viticulture beyond incremental adaptation, especially where grape production depends on repeated pesticide applications. Reducing chemical inputs requires an integrated strategy combining broader genetic diversity, co...