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In the past the root rot pathogen Roesleria subterranea (Ascomycota) was generally considered as a minor parasite, a view with which we were often confronted during field work in German wine-growing regions where this ascomycete recently caused serious problems in established vineyards and at replant sites. To irrevocably demonstrate that R. subterranea is not a minor, but a primary pathogen of grapevines (and fruit trees) a pest risk analysis was carried out according to the guidelines defined by EPPO standard series PM 5, which defines the information needed, and contains standardised, detailed key questions and a decision support scheme for risk analysis. Following the provided decision scheme, it becomes apparent that R. subterranea must be considered as a serious, primary pathogen for grapevines and fruit trees that can cause massive economic losses. Based on the literature, the pathogen seems to be ubiquitous in wine growing regions in cool climates of the northern hemisphere. It is likely that because of its growth below ground, the small fruiting bodies, and ambiguous symptoms above ground, R. subterranea has been overlooked in the past and therefore, has not been considered as primary pathogen for grapevine. Available published information together with experience from field trials was implemented into a diagnostic decision scheme which will, together with the comprehensive literature provided, be the basis (a) to implement quick and efficient diagnosis of this pathogen in the field and (b) to conduct risk analysis and management in areas where R. subterranea has not established yet.
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Abbreviations
- PRA:
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Pest Risk analyses
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We thank Frank H. Gleason for constructive comments and suggestions during the preparation of this paper. The authors are indebted to Reinhold Pöder for valuable discussions, Mark Hoffman for sampling, Kathrin Bartl-Lecker for help with translating the French texts, and our waitress Lisa for help with Hungarian. We thank all growers for access to vineyards and orchards as well as for their help and support. Special thanks are due to the German Winegrowers’ Association for their help and support. The work was partly financially supported by the Hessian Ministry for Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (BISGRAM). Sigrid Neuhauser was supported by a Hertha-Firnberg research grant of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF, grant T379-B16).
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Neuhauser, S., Huber, L. & Kirchmair, M. Is Roesleria subterranea a primary pathogen or a minor parasite of grapevines? Risk assessment and a diagnostic decision scheme. Eur J Plant Pathol 130, 503–510 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-011-9769-3
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