Evaluation of Strawberry Host Plant Resistance to Powdery Mildew in 20 Genotypes Under Greenhouse Conditions in San Luis Obispo, California, Spring 2024
Powdery mildew of strawberry, caused by Podosphaera aphanis, is a disease that infects all aboveground parts of the plant and is especially common on leaves, fruit, and stems. The disease is commonly associated with white, visible mycelium. This report evaluates the host resistance to powdery mildew in 20 strawberry genotypes under greenhouse conditions in San Luis Obispo, CA, in the spring of 2024. Disease incidence and severity were evaluated for all genotypes. Results of this study will inform strawberry growers in selecting resistant cultivars for optimized production.
Authors
- Gerald J. Holmes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2817-9239)
- Kyle A. Blauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1338-2905)
- Sonia Simard
Institutions
- California Polytechnic State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plant Health Progress
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1094/php-05-25-0152-pdmr
- Primary Topic
- Berry genetics and cultivation research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00