Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its Control

Downy mildew is among the most destructive diseases affecting grape production worldwide. It severely restricts the advancement of the grape industry. The causative pathogen, <i>Plasmopara viticola</i>, is an obligate biotrophic oomycete. Since the disease was introduced to Europe via gr...

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Main Authors: Zhichao Zhang, Zaozhu Niu, Zhan Chen, Yanzhuo Zhao, Lili Yang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/6/1279
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description Downy mildew is among the most destructive diseases affecting grape production worldwide. It severely restricts the advancement of the grape industry. The causative pathogen, <i>Plasmopara viticola</i>, is an obligate biotrophic oomycete. Since the disease was introduced to Europe via grape cuttings in the 1870s, downy mildew has spread globally, resulting in devastating economic consequences. We review the current knowledge on the causative agent of grape downy mildew, its pathogenic mechanism, and control measures. Finally, we provide recommendations for developing more cost-effective strategies involving resistance genes and biocontrol agents to control grape downy mildew.
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spelling doaj-art-b4e9c73bc776424bbdeb3bea4684d0492025-08-20T03:29:39ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072025-05-01136127910.3390/microorganisms13061279Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its ControlZhichao Zhang0Zaozhu Niu1Zhan Chen2Yanzhuo Zhao3Lili Yang4Shijiazhuang Institute of Pomology, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050061, ChinaShijiazhuang Institute of Pomology, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050061, ChinaShijiazhuang Institute of Pomology, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050061, ChinaShijiazhuang Institute of Pomology, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050061, ChinaShijiazhuang Institute of Pomology, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050061, ChinaDowny mildew is among the most destructive diseases affecting grape production worldwide. It severely restricts the advancement of the grape industry. The causative pathogen, <i>Plasmopara viticola</i>, is an obligate biotrophic oomycete. Since the disease was introduced to Europe via grape cuttings in the 1870s, downy mildew has spread globally, resulting in devastating economic consequences. We review the current knowledge on the causative agent of grape downy mildew, its pathogenic mechanism, and control measures. Finally, we provide recommendations for developing more cost-effective strategies involving resistance genes and biocontrol agents to control grape downy mildew.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/6/1279<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>infestation cycleeffectorsintegrated control
spellingShingle Zhichao Zhang
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Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its Control
Microorganisms
<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>
infestation cycle
effectors
integrated control
title Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its Control
title_full Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its Control
title_fullStr Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its Control
title_full_unstemmed Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its Control
title_short Review of the Pathogenic Mechanism of Grape Downy Mildew (<i>Plasmopara viticola</i>) and Strategies for Its Control
title_sort review of the pathogenic mechanism of grape downy mildew i plasmopara viticola i and strategies for its control
topic <i>Plasmopara viticola</i>
infestation cycle
effectors
integrated control
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/6/1279
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