Biological and chemical fungicide programs supported by spore trapping and PCR-based detection for controlling powdery mildew in hazelnut orchards

Key Points

• This research investigates the effectiveness of fungicide programs in managing powdery mildew in hazelnut orchards.
• Implemented biological and chemical fungicide treatments.
• Utilized spore trapping techniques for monitoring spore levels.
• Applied PCR-based detection for identifying powdery mildew incidence.
• Fungicide programs significantly reduced the incidence of powdery mildew.
• Spore trapping effectively monitored fungal presence.
• PCR-based detection provided accurate identification of pathogens.