Subject: Agricultural biotechnology
Subject: Other agricultural sciences
Year: 2026
Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Type: PeerReviewed
Title: Evaluation of oomycete-targeted fungicides for controlling downy mildew in vegetable crops
Author: Kovacevik, Biljana
Author: Mitrev, Sasa
Author: Arsov, Emilija
Author: Spasov, Dusan
Author: Atanasova, Biljana
Author: Taskova Kukutanov, Marija
Author: Markova Ruzdik, Natalija
Abstract: Currently, 56 distinct fungicide modes of action are recognized and classified by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC), including compounds with unknown mechanisms. This diversity supports effective resistance management. However, the availability of fungicides is often limited by regional registration and economic factors, restricting their use in certain crops. Consequently, key crop–pathogen systems may have few control options. Furthermore, many fungicides exhibit a narrow spectrum of activity, with a large proportion targeting specific pathogen groups such as oomycetes or even single species. Oomycetes are phylogenetically distinct from true fungi such as phytopathogenic Deuteromycetes, Ascomycetes, and Basidiomycetes, exhibiting significant biological and biochemical differences that influence their sensitivity to fungicidal compounds.
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Relation: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38531/
Identifier: oai:eprints.ugd.edu.mk:38531
Identifier: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38531/1/ASP_Book%20of%20abstract_2026_Kovacevik%20et%20al..pdfIdentifier: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38531/2/Kovacevik%20et%20al%202_ASP%202026.pdfIdentifier: Kovacevik, Biljana and Mitrev, Sasa and Arsov, Emilija and Spasov, Dusan and Atanasova, Biljana and Taskova Kukutanov, Marija and Markova Ruzdik, Natalija (2026) Evaluation of oomycete-targeted fungicides for controlling downy mildew in vegetable crops. In: 5th International Meeting Agriscience & Practice (ASP 2026), 16 Apr 2026, Stip, Republic of North Macedonia.
