Calonectria leaf blight (CLB) caused by Calonectria pteridis is one of the main leaf diseases in Brazilian Eucalyptus plantations in warm climates with prolonged periods of rain. The main symptoms are leaf spots followed by intense defoliation in highly susceptible plants. Exploiting the existing inter- and intraspecific variability for defoliation is the best option to control this disease. Nevertheless, nothi...
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior; Besides increasing production fees, the indiscriminate used of nematicidal chemicals may threaten farmers and consumers health, as well as contaminate the environment. Consequently, alternative methods for management of nematodes are preferred, such as the use of nematophagous fungi allied to organic matter incorporation to the soil. The objectives of...