Occurrence and Prevalence of Pepper Pathogens in the Vojvodina

Bagi, Ferenc and Vlajić, Slobodan and Popović Milovanović, Tatjana and Pavković, Nemanja and Konstantin, Đina and Iličić, Renata (2026) Occurrence and Prevalence of Pepper Pathogens in the Vojvodina. GEORGIKON FOR AGRICULTURE: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, 30 (1). pp. 26-33. ISSN 0239-1260

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Abstract

One of the key challenges in pepper production in the Vojvodina Province is the presence of pathogens that cause serious diseases and epidemics, leading to reduced and compromised yields. This study aimed to identify fungal and bacterial pathogens under intensive production conditions. During a two-year period, 2023–2024, a total of 35 pepper samples showing symptoms of diseases, were collected from several locations and examined using classical and molecular methods. The results showed that Alternara solani was the most common fungal pathogen, followed by Colletotrichum spp., Botrytis cinerea, Macrophomina phaseolina, and Fusarium spp. (subglutinans and oxysporum). Among the bacterial pathogens, Xanthomonas euvesicatoria was found in all seven examined pepper fields. Additionally, Pectobacterium spp. and ‘Ca. Phytoplasma solani’ were also detected. These findings provide practical insights that can support the development of effective control measures for pathogens affecting pepper production.

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