Little is known about the potential effect of climate warming on phyllosphere fungi, despite
their important impact on the dynamics and diversity of plant communities. The structure of …

Despite being major drivers of the dynamics and diversity of plant populations and communities,
the spatial variability of phyllosphere fungal assemblages has been seldom explored. …

The occurrence of multiple introductions may be a crucial factor in the successful establishment
of invasive species, but few studies focus on the introduction of fungal pathogens, …

The timing of tree flushing follows strong phenotypic and genetic clines across environmental
gradients. It may be seen as an adaptive response to abiotic (escape of spring frost and …

The spatial distribution and niche differentiation of three closely related species (Erysiphe
alphitoides, Erysiphe quercicola and Erysiphe hypophylla) causing oak powdery mildew was …

A comprehensive study of the population biology of Cryphonectria parasitica, the causal agent
of chestnut blight, is required to understand the spread of the epidemic in Europe and its …

Quercus robur and Q. petraea are major European forest tree species. They have been affected
by powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe alphitoides for more than a century. This fungus …

Background Dispersal events between habitat patches in a landscape mosaic can structure
ecological communities and influence the functioning of agrosystems. Here we investigated …

Abstract Theory predicts that mixed forests are more resistant to native pests than pure
forests (ie associational resistance) because of reduced host accessibility and increased top-…

The effects of Phytophthora cinnamomi root damage on water relations of chestnut (Castanea
sativa) saplings were investigated. The relationship between root damage severity and …