Climate-resilient biological control of fire blight in apple: biocontrol efficacy, host response and microbiome dynamics under RCP8.5 conditions

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/AGRI-03 - Arboriculture And Forest Systems

Description

The research assignment aims to develop biocontrol strategies against fire blight in apple. The activity will focus on interactions among apple plants, Erwinia amylovora, biocontrol agents (BCAs) and the phyllosphere microbiome. Trials will be carried out under current climatic conditions and simulated RCP8.5 scenarios.The efficacy of BCAs, together with their ability to colonize and persist on the plant, will be evaluated. The project will also analyse microbiome changes induced by elevated temperature, humidity and CO2, and develop specific protocols to track applied microbial strains.The candidate will study the physiological and molecular response of apple to E. amylovora infection, considering disease severity, oxidative stress, photosynthesis and hormone-mediated defense pathways. The capacity of BCAs to induce plant resistance will also be assessed. The research aims to select effective and climate-resilient biocontrol tools.

Job posting website

https://bandi.unibo.it/ricerca/incarichi-di-ricerca

Funding body

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE E TECNOLOGIE AGRO-ALIMENTARI

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