Plant Pathology (2005) 54, 82-90

O. Blechert and T. Debener (2005)
Morphological characterization of the interaction between Diplocarpon rosae and various rose species
Plant Pathology 54 (1), 82-90
Abstract: Blackspot, caused by Diplocarpon rosae, is the most severe and ubiquitous disease of garden roses, but information is lacking about genotype-specific forms of resistance and susceptibility of the host. Macro- and microscopic analyses of 34 rose genotypes with a defined monoconidial culture black spot inoculum identified susceptible and resistant rose genotypes and further genotype-specific subdivisions, indicating the presence of partial forms of resistance and different resistance mechanisms. In total, eight interaction types were characterized, five representing compatible (types 1-5) and three representing incompatible interactions (types 6-8). The incompatible interactions were characterized by the lack of any visible fungal structures beneath the cuticle (type 8), single-cell necroses (type 7) or necroses of larger cell clusters (type 6), the latter two types with penetration hyphae and haustoria in epidermal cells.
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Database assignments for author(s): Thomas Debener

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution
resistance/tolerance/defence of host

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Diplocarpon rosae	Rosa (crop)	Germany