Research in Plant Disease

Research Article

June 30, 2026

Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Plant Diseases in Horticultural Crops in Cheorwon, Korea

Miah Bae, Namsuk Kim, Hyunmo Gu, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):101-111.

This study investigated the spatiotemporal dynamics of plant disease occurrence in horticultural crops in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, Korea, in 2025. A total of 137 samples were collected from 76 farms...

Research Article

June 30, 2026

Anthracnose of Lemon Balm Caused by Colletotrichum spp. in Korea

Gyo-Bin Lee, In-Hee Park, Weon-Dae Cho, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):112-119.

Anthracnose symptoms were observed on lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) plants growing in fields at locations Cheongju and Okcheon, Korea, during investigation of the crop disease occurrence in August 2024. The...

Research Article

June 30, 2026

Identification and Characterization of Fungal Pathogens Causing Branch Blight on Landscape Trees in Residential Areas

Sohyeon An, Bongyoung Park, Taejoon Yun, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):120-134.

This study was conducted to identify the major pathogens causing branch dieback symptoms in landscape trees in residential areas and to evaluate their biological characteristics and fungicide sensitivity. Fungal isolates...

Research Article

June 30, 2026

Characterization of a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’-Related Strain Associated with Free-Branching in Euphorbia pulcherrima in Korea

Heesoo Kim, Sang-Sub Han

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):135-142.

A phytoplasma associated with poinsettia has previously been reported in Korea, but the report primarily focused on stem flattening symptoms and was based solely on partial 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA)...

Note

June 30, 2026

Root Gall on Korean Zucchini (Cucurbita moschata) Caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens in Korea

Kyung Mi Park, Sang Hyeok Kim, Han Byeol Kim, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):143-148.

Crown gall and root gall diseases caused by Agrobacterium spp. are economically important bacterial diseases affecting a wide range of crops worldwide. In 2024, root gall symptoms were observed on...

Note

June 30, 2026

Prevalence and Threshold Levels of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Turfgrass on Korean Golf Courses

Abraham Okki Mwamula, Ho Wook Lee, Yi-seul Kim, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):149-156.

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are an important constraint in turfgrass production. This study was conducted to survey the species and densities of PPNs on Korean golf courses and to identify those...

Note

June 30, 2026

First Report of Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum fructicola on Persimmon in Korea

Hyegyoung Yoo, Eu Ddeum Choi, MAO SOPHEAP, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):157-165.

Persimmon anthracnose is a major disease affecting fruit quality and yield in persimmon-growing regions, yet information on the species diversity of causal pathogens in Korea remains limited. This study aimed...

Note

June 30, 2026

Survey of Garlic White Rot Caused by Stromatinia cepivora in Major Garlic-Producing Areas of Goheung, Jeonnam, Korea in 2026

Taehee Kim, Seoyeon Kim, Chawoon Kang, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):166-169.

Garlic white rot caused by Stromatinia cepivora was surveyed in major garlic-producing areas of Goheung, Jeonnam, Korea, from May 18 to 20, 2026. A total of 30 garlic fields in...

Note

June 30, 2026

A Simple and Reproducible Seedling Assay for Rice Sheath Blight Caused by Rhizoctonia solani

Miju Jo, Sunmin An, Seol-Hwa Jang, et al.

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):170-173.

Rice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG-1 IA is a major disease of rice. In this study, a simple seedling inoculation method using small nursery trays was developed for...

Erratum

June 30, 2026

Erratum: Evaluation of Silver-Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide as an Alternative Control Strategy for Major Bacterial Diseases of Kiwifruit

Jung Yeol Kim, Gyoung Hee Kim

Res. Plant Dis. 2026;32(2):174-174.

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