Research in Plant Disease

Mini-Review

September 30, 2026

Major Bacterial Diseases Affecting Kimchi Cabbage in Korea: Incidence, Impact, and Sustainable Control Approaches

Kotnala Balaraju, Gyobin Lee, Yong Hwan Lee, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):175-186.

Kimchi cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) is one of the most important vegetable crops in Korea, playing a crucial role in both agricultural production and the traditional Kimchi industry. However,...

Mini-Review

September 30, 2026

Transboundary Phylogenetic Connectivity of Four Garlic Virus Species in Asia: Implications for Disease Management

Dhayanti Makyorukty, Hee-Seong Byun, Hae-Ryun Kwak, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):187-195.

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is propagated predominantly through cloves, a production practice that enables viruses to persist and accumulate in seed stocks across successive cropping cycles and increases the risk...

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September 30, 2026

Virulence Patterns and Pathotype Diversity of Puccinia striiformis in Pakistan: Insights from a Himalayan Epidemiological Zone

Javed Iqbal Mirza, Muhammad Imtiaz, Maryam Tariq, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):196-206.

Wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), threatens global wheat production. Pakistan lies within the Himalayan epidemiological zone, a major center of Pst diversity and migration,...

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September 30, 2026

Genomic and Antifungal Characterization of Bacillus velezensis CCLB-1 Isolated from the Gut of Cicindela chinensis

Tae Yun Choi, Jun Ho Lee, Gang Hoon Lee, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):207-214.

Insect-associated microbiota represents a promising yet relatively unexplored reservoir of bioactive agents for sustainable agriculture. In this study, we performed a comprehensive genomic and phenotypic characterization of Bacillus velezensis CCLB-1,...

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September 30, 2026

Occurrence of Yellowing Viruses (CABYV, CCYV, and MABYV) in Cucurbit Crops in Korea and Development of a Multiplex RT-PCR Assay for Simultaneous Detection

Hyun-Sun Kim, Hee-Seong Byun, Hong-Soo Choi, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):215-222.

This study investigated the occurrence of yellowing viruses in Korean cucurbit crops and developed a multiplex reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay for their simultaneous detection. Between 2020 and 2024,...

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September 30, 2026

Characterization of Puccinia modiolae on Malva verticillata and Inhibition of Teliospore Germination by Antifungal Agents

Han Byeol Kim, Kyung Mi Park, Bo Young Lee, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):223-229.

This study characterized rust disease associated with Puccinia modiolae on Malva verticillata grown in a plastic greenhouse. The inhibitory effects of four fungicides and a microbial agent containing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens...

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September 30, 2026

Field Suppression of Fusarium oxysporum by Bacillus cereus Secondary Metabolite Biosynthetic Potential Revealed by Whole Genome Sequencing

Da-Ran Kim, Sieun Kim, Ha-Kyoung Lee, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):230-241.

Fusarium basal rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum is a major soil-borne disease limiting onion production worldwide. Although Bacillus spp. have been widely investigated as biological control agents against Fusarium diseases,...

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September 30, 2026

Establishment of an Efficient Screening Method for Resistant Cultivar of Chili Pepper to Bacterial Spot Caused by Xanthomonas euvesicatoria

Soo Min Lee, Hun Kim, Byung Soo Kim, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):242-256.

Bacterial spot caused by Xanthomonas euvesicatoria is one of the most economically important diseases affecting chili pepper production worldwide. This study was conducted to establish a reliable screening method for...

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September 30, 2026

Re-Evaluation of Conventional PCR Primers and Sampling Methods for The Detection of Erwinia amylovora in Contaminated Pear Pollen

Hyeon Hye An, Nguyen Trung Vu, Hyun Ju Choi, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):257-268.

Detection of Erwinia amylovora (Ea) in contaminated pollen has raised phytosanitary concerns, however, the most efficient primer and sampling method to diagnose it by conventional polymerase chain reaction (cPCR) from...

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August 30, 2026

Characterization and Fungicide Resistance Profiling of Colletotrichum Species from Soybean in Korea

Sinbi Hwang, Sohyeon An, Heung Tae Kim

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):269-288.

Multi-locus phylogenetic analysis (ITS, gapdh, act, chs-1, and tub2) of 36 Colletotrichum isolates collected from major soybean-growing areas in Korea resolved them into nine species across six species complexes: Colletotrichum...

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September 30, 2026

Environment-Friendly Control of Fusarium Wilt in Lettuce Using a Mixed Plant Extract Material

Byungryun Kim, Yun Jeong Kim, Mi Kyung Won, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):289-294.

For environment-friendly control of Fusarium wilt disease caused by the pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae, the inhibitory effects on mycelial growth and conidial germination of the pathogen were confirmed...

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September 30, 2026

Suppression of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus-Induced Disease by Organic Agricultural Materials in Watermelon

Khongorzul Erdenebaatar, Ho-Jong Ju, Eseul Baek, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):295-303.

Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) causes mosaic, stunting, and fruit quality loss in watermelon, and no curative treatment exists once plants are infected. Six organic agricultural materials registered in...

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September 30, 2026

Development and Field Evaluation of a Smart Spray Scheme for Managing Uncertainty in Fungicide Application Decisions for Pepper Anthracnose Control

Eun Woo Park, Mun-Il Ahn, Seul Gi Choi, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):304-327.

Weather-based disease forecasts can reduce fungicide use, but uncertainty may discourage adoption. We developed a smart spray scheme (SSS) combining predicted pepper anthracnose infection risk with a 7-day nospray period...

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September 30, 2026

Selection of Effective Bactericides and Optimal Application Timing for the Control of Bacterial Halo Blight Caused by Pseudomonas coronafaciens on Oat

Yu Na Kim, Jin Hee Lee, Jang Hoon Lee, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):328-336.

Bacterial halo blight caused by Pseudomonas coronafaciens, first reported on oat (Avena sativa) in Korea in 2019, is an emerging disease for which no bactericide is registered and no chemical-sensitivity...

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September 30, 2026

A Degree-Day Based Pre-Bloom Spray Threshold for Apple Fire Blight Management

Sung-Chul Yun

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):337-340.

In Korean apple orchards, pre-bloom copper applications are used to suppress fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) from green tip to leaf unfolding; however, spraying must cease before leaf unfolding to avoid...

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September 30, 2026

Fungi Diversity of Symptomatic Rice Panicles in Haenam, Korea, in 2026

Chawoon Kang, Seoyeon Kim, Miju Jo, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):341-348.

Rice panicles predominantly showing brown spot symptoms on individual spikelets, together with occasional blighting and drying, were observed in rice fields in Haenam, Korea, in late August and early September...

Major Bacterial Diseases Affecting Kimchi Cabbage in Korea: Incidence, Impact, and Sustainable Control Approaches Kotnala Balaraju, Gyobin Lee, Yong Hwan Lee, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):175-186. Mini-Review Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Transboundary Phylogenetic Connectivity of Four Garlic Virus Species in Asia: Implications for Disease Management Dhayanti Makyorukty, Hee-Seong Byun, Hae-Ryun Kwak, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):187-195. Mini-Review Sep 30, 2026 PDF
Virulence Patterns and Pathotype Diversity of Puccinia striiformis in Pakistan: Insights from a Himalayan Epidemiological Zone Javed Iqbal Mirza, Muhammad Imtiaz, Maryam Tariq, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):196-206. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Genomic and Antifungal Characterization of Bacillus velezensis CCLB-1 Isolated from the Gut of Cicindela chinensis Tae Yun Choi, Jun Ho Lee, Gang Hoon Lee, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):207-214. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF
Occurrence of Yellowing Viruses (CABYV, CCYV, and MABYV) in Cucurbit Crops in Korea and Development of a Multiplex RT-PCR Assay for Simultaneous Detection Hyun-Sun Kim, Hee-Seong Byun, Hong-Soo Choi, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):215-222. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Characterization of Puccinia modiolae on Malva verticillata and Inhibition of Teliospore Germination by Antifungal Agents Han Byeol Kim, Kyung Mi Park, Bo Young Lee, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):223-229. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF
Field Suppression of Fusarium oxysporum by Bacillus cereus Secondary Metabolite Biosynthetic Potential Revealed by Whole Genome Sequencing Da-Ran Kim, Sieun Kim, Ha-Kyoung Lee, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):230-241. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Establishment of an Efficient Screening Method for Resistant Cultivar of Chili Pepper to Bacterial Spot Caused by Xanthomonas euvesicatoria Soo Min Lee, Hun Kim, Byung Soo Kim, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):242-256. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF
Re-Evaluation of Conventional PCR Primers and Sampling Methods for The Detection of Erwinia amylovora in Contaminated Pear Pollen Hyeon Hye An, Nguyen Trung Vu, Hyun Ju Choi, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):257-268. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Characterization and Fungicide Resistance Profiling of Colletotrichum Species from Soybean in Korea Sinbi Hwang, Sohyeon An, Heung Tae Kim Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):269-288. Research Article Aug 30, 2026 PDF
Environment-Friendly Control of Fusarium Wilt in Lettuce Using a Mixed Plant Extract Material Byungryun Kim, Yun Jeong Kim, Mi Kyung Won, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):289-294. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Suppression of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus-Induced Disease by Organic Agricultural Materials in Watermelon Khongorzul Erdenebaatar, Ho-Jong Ju, Eseul Baek, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):295-303. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF
Development and Field Evaluation of a Smart Spray Scheme for Managing Uncertainty in Fungicide Application Decisions for Pepper Anthracnose Control Eun Woo Park, Mun-Il Ahn, Seul Gi Choi, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):304-327. Research Article Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Selection of Effective Bactericides and Optimal Application Timing for the Control of Bacterial Halo Blight Caused by Pseudomonas coronafaciens on Oat Yu Na Kim, Jin Hee Lee, Jang Hoon Lee, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):328-336. Note Sep 30, 2026 PDF
A Degree-Day Based Pre-Bloom Spray Threshold for Apple Fire Blight Management Sung-Chul Yun Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):337-340. Note Sep 30, 2026 PDF	Fungi Diversity of Symptomatic Rice Panicles in Haenam, Korea, in 2026 Chawoon Kang, Seoyeon Kim, Miju Jo, et al. Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(3):341-348. Note Sep 30, 2026 PDF

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