La ricerca è stata pubblicata dalla rivista Phytopathologia Mediterranea

Phytopathologia Mediterranea is an international journal edited by the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union. The journal’s mission is the promotion of plant health for Mediterranean crops, climate and regions, safe food production, and the transfer of new knowledge on plant diseases and their sustainable management.


Phytosanitary problems in elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum var. holmense) in the “Val di Chiana” area (Central Italy), and evaluation of potential control strategies
In 2019, phytosanitary problems of cloves ready for transplanting emerged in Val di Chiana.

Fungal isolations, molecular characterization of the obtained isolates and pathogenicity tests allowed to identify several Penicillium and Fusarium species as causal agents of symptoms and signs detected on cloves, with Penicillium alii as the most aggresive. Strategies to control Fusarium and Penicillium spp. on cloves were assessed, including chemicals, a biocontrol agent, surface sterilization and heat treatment. Transplantign of asymptomatic cloves combined with the use of the above treatments showed promising effects for pathogens control, and to assist aglione della Val di Chiana crop establishment.