DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/119/65-68
Vuqar Garagurbanli
Scientific Research Institute of Fruit and Tea Cultivation
PhD student
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1935-8170
vqarqar@gmail.com
Evaluation of the Resistance of Almond Varieties to Major Pathogens
Under Artificial Inoculation
Abstract
Almond production is increasingly threatened by fungal and bacterial diseases, exacerbated by intensive farming and climate variability. This study assesses the resistance of twelve almond (Prunus dulcis) cultivars to four significant pathogens: Monilinia laxa (brown rot), Colletotrichum acutatum (anthracnose), Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni (bacterial spot), and Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (bacterial canker). Using standardized artificial inoculation techniques in greenhouse and growth chamber environments, disease severity was quantitatively scored. Notable cultivar-level resistance differences were observed, with 'Guara' and 'Lauranne' exhibiting strong tolerance across multiple pathogens. These findings offer a foundation for breeding disease-resistant almonds and reducing reliance on chemical controls.
Keywords: almond, cultivar resistance, pathogen screening, artificial inoculation, brown rot, bacterial spot, anthracnose, integrated disease management