Publications

Lievens, B., Rep, M., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2008. Recent developments in the molecular discrimination of formae speciales of Fusarium oxysporum. Pest Management Science In press (invited review).

Lievens, B., Claes, L., Vakalounakis, D.J., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2007. A robust identification and detection assay to discriminate the cucumber pathogens Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum and f. sp. radicis-cucumerinum. Environmental Microbiology 9: 2145–2161.

Lievens, B., Claes, L., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Krause, M.S., Cammue, B.P.A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2007. Assessing populations of a disease suppressive microorganism and plant pathogen using DNA arrays. Plant Science 172: 505-515.

Lievens, B., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2007. Quantification in multiplex format as a challenging goal for plant pathogen molecular diagnostic assays. Pest Technology 1: 17-26 (Invited review).

Lievens, B. 2007. Schadelijke Fusarium in komkommer opsporen via DNA-analyse. Proeftuinnieuws 8: 33-34.

Lievens, B., Claes, L., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Cammue, B.P.A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2006. Detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms using DNA arrays for plant pathogen diagnosis. FEMS Microbiology Letters 255: 129-139.

Lievens, B. 2006. Development of a DNA array for multiplex detection and quantification of plant pathogens. PhD thesis.

Lievens, B., Brouwer, M., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Cammue, B.P.A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2006. Real-time PCR for detection and quantification of fungal and oomycete tomato pathogens in plant and soil samples. Plant Science 171: 155-165.

Lievens, B., Thomma, B. P. H. J. 2005. Recent developments in pathogen detection arrays: implications for fungal plant pathogens and use in practice. Phytopathology 95:1374-1380.

Lievens, B., Grauwet, T. J. M. A., Cammue, B. P. A., Thomma., B. P. H. J. 2005. Recent developments in diagnostics of plant pathogens: a review. Recent Research Developments in Microbiology 9: 57-79.

Lievens, B., Brouwer, M., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Lévesque, C.A., Cammue, B.P.A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2005. Quantitative assessment of phytopathogenic fungi in various substrates using a DNA macroarray. Environmental Microbiology 7:1698-1710.

Lievens, B. 2005. Plantenziekten binnen 36 uur ontdekt met DNA Multiscan®. Proeftuinnieuws 5: 20-21.

Lievens, B., Hanssen, I.R.M., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Cammue, B.P.A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2004. Root and foot rot on tomato caused by Phytophthora infestans detected in Belgium. Plant disease. 88: 86.

Lievens, B., Brouwer, M., Vanachter, A. C. R. C., Cammue, B. P. A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2004. Horticulture becomes ‘high tech’. Multiplex detection and identification of plant pathogens by DNA arrays. ISHS Acta Horticulturae 698.

Lievens, B., Brouwer, M., Cammue, B.P.A., De Ceuster, T.J.J., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2003. Development of a DNA array for early detection and rapid identification of tomato vascular wilt pathogens. Communications in Applied Biological Sciences 68: 569-582

Lievens, B., Brouwer, M., Vanachter, A.C.R.C., Lévesque, A.C., Cammue, B.P.A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2003. Design and development of a DNA array for rapid detection and identification of multiple tomato vascular wilt pathogens. FEMS Microbiology Letters 223: 113-122.

Brouwer, M., Lievens, B., Van Hemelrijck, W., Van den Ackerveken, G., Cammue, B.P.A., Thomma, B.P.H.J. 2003. Quantifcation of disease progression of several microbial pathogens on Arabidopsis thaliana using real-time fluorescence PCR. FEMS Microbiology Letters 228: 241-248.

Lievens, B. 2003. Diagnosemembranen voor snelle detectie en identificatie van bodemgebonden schimmels. Verbondsnieuws 1: 42-43.

Lievens, B. 2002. Diagnosemembranen voor detectie en identificatie van bodemschimmels. Proeftuinnieuws 23: 44-45.

Coppens, F., Garnier, P., Findeling, A., Merckx, R., Recous, S. 2007. Decomposition of mulched versus incorporated crop residues: Modelling with PASTIS clarifies interactions between residue quality and location. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 39, 2339-2350.

Findeling, A., Garnier, P., Coppens, F., Lafolie, F., Recous, S. 2007. Modelling water, carbon and nitrogen dynamics in soil covered with decomposing mulch. European Journal of Soil Science, 58, 196-206.

Coppens, F., Garnier, P., De Gryze, S., Merckx, R., Recous, S. 2006. Soil moisture, carbon and nitrogen dynamics following incorporation and surface application of labelled crop residues in soil columns. European Journal of Soil Science, 57, 894-905.

Coppens, F., Merckx, R., Recous, S. 2006. Impact of crop residue location on carbon and nitrogen distribution in soil and in water-stable aggregates. European Journal of Soil Science, 57, 570-582.

Smolders, E., Brans, K., Coppens, F., Merckx, R. 2001. Potential nitrification rate as a tool for screening toxicity in metal-contaminated soils. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 20, 2469-2474.

Justé, A., Lievens, B., Klingeberg, M., Michiels C.W., Marsh T.L. and Willems, K.A, (2008) Predominance of Tetragenococcus halophilus as the cause for sugar thick juice degradation. Food Microbiology 25: 413–421.

Justé, A., Krause, M.S., Lievens, B., Klingeberg, M., Michiels C.W. and Willems, K.A. (2008) Protective effect of hop β-acids on microbial degradation of thick juice during storage. Journal of Applied Microbiology: 104 (1), 51–59.

Krause, M. S., De Ceuster, T. J. J., Tiquia, S. M., Michel, F. C., Jr., Madden, L. V., and Hoitink, H. A. J. 2003. Isolation and characterization of rhizobacteria from composts that suppress the severity of bacterial leaf spot of radish. Phytopathology 93:1292-1300.

Lievens, B., Vaes, K., Coosemans, J. and Ryckeboer, J., 2001. Systemic Resistance Induced in cucumber against Pythium root rot by Source Separated Household Waste and Yard Trimmings Composts. Compost Sci. Util. 9(3): 221-229

Ryckeboer, J., Lievens, B., Coosemans, J. 2000. De onderdrukking van plantenziekten door compost: een gevolg van geïnduceerde systemische resistentie? Ziektewerendheid en biologische activiteit in de bodem. Workshop, 4 april 2000, Wageningen, 15-18

Krause, M.S., De Ceuster, T.J.J., Hoitink, H.A.J. 2000. Natural compost-induced systemic resistance against bacterial spot of radish is based on the activities of several microorganisms. Phytopathology 90(6): S43

Lievens, B., Ryckeboer, J., Coosemans, J. 1999. Compost onderdrukt plantenziekten: bijdrage van geïnduceerde protectie. Vlacovaria 7(4): 15-19

De Ceuster, T.J.J., Hoitink, H.A.J. 1999. Using compost to control plant diseases. Biocycle 40 (6): 61-64

De Ceuster, T.J.J., Hoitink, H.A.J. 1999. Organic amendments and biocontrol agents as substitutes for methyl bromide in biological control of plant diseases. Compost Sci. Util. 7(3): 6-15

Krause, M.S., De Ceuster, T.J.J., Han, D.Y., Musselman, C.A., Hoitink, H.A.J. 1998. Systemic acquired resistance induced by composts: a highly specific phenomenon. Phytopathology 88(9): S49-S50

Hoitink, H.A.J., Han, D.Y., Krause, M.S., De Ceuster, T.J.J. 1998. Suppressing plant diseases with composts. Australian Horticulture 96(11): 73-77

De Ceuster, T.J.J. 1998. Gewasbescherming: effecten van nematofage schimmels. Proeftuinnieuws 8(9): 22-25

Carver, S.A., Hoitink, H.A.J., Krause, M.S., De Ceuster, T.J.J. 1998. Systemic acquired resistance - Can it take the sting out of geranium bacterial blight? Ohio Florists' Association Bulletin 829: 4

Vanachter, A. (Ed.), 2005. Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Chemical and Non-Chemical Soil and Substrate Disinfestation - SD 2004. Acta Horticulturae 698, 324 pp.

Vanachter, A. (Ed.), 2004. Managing Soil-Borne Pathogens : A Sound Rhizosphere to Improve Productivity in Intensive Horticultural Systems, A Proceedings of the XXVI International Horticultural Congress. Acta Horticulturae 635, 200 pp.

Vanachter, A., 1995. Study on the physiological specialisation of Plasmodiophora brassicae in Belgium. Med. Fac. Landbouww. Univ. Gent, 60/2a, pp. 255-262.

Vanachter, A., 1995. Recent evolutions in culture techniques for greenhouse grown vegetable crops, and consequenses for the disease problems. Parasitica, 51(2-3), pp.99-102.

Vanachter, A., 1995. Development of Olpidium and Pythium in the nutrient solutions of NFT grown lettuce, and possible control methods. Acta Horticulturae, 382, pp. 187-196.

Vanachter, A., Van Assche, C., 1993. Preventieve maatregelen in grondloze teelten. Agricontact 252, pp. 1-3.

Jamart, G., Kamoen, O. en Vanachter, A., 1992. Nouvelles méthodes de lutte en horticulture - La désinfection des solutions nutritives. Revue de l'Agriculture, vol. 45, pp. 207-219.

Jamart, G., Kamoen, O. en Vanachter, A., 1992. Nieuwe bestrijdingsmethoden in de tuinbouw - Het ontsmetten van voedingsoplossingen. Landbouwtijdschrift, vol. 45, pp. 203-215.

Vanachter, A., 1990. Some important disease problems in tomato growing in Belgium during the season - 1990. Parasitica, 46(2-3), pp. 89-91.

Vanachter, A., 1989. Strategies for the control of Bayoud disease of Date palm caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. albedinis. In : E.C. Tjamos and C. Beckman (eds.). Vascular Wilt Diseases of Plants. NATO ASI series, vol. H28, pp. 501-513.

Rouchaud, J., Metsue, M., Benoit, F., Ceustermans, N., Vanachter, A., 1989. Fate of the Fungicide Furalaxyl in the Nutrient Solution of Tomato Crops by the Nutrient Film Technique. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 37, pp. 492-495.

Vanachter, A., 1988. In vitro evaluation of the antagonistic properties of Trichoderma spp. against Pyrenochaeta lycopersici and Phomopsis sclerotioides. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin, 18, pp. 1-7.

Rouchaud, J., Metsue, M., Benoit, F., Ceustermans, N., Dutrecq, A., Etienne, M., Vanachter, A., 1988. Generation of Fungicide Metabolites by Biodegradation of Furalaxyl in the Nutrient Solution of Tomato NFT Crops. Med. Fac. Landbouww. Univ. Gent, 53/3b, pp. 1459-1462.

Rouchaud, J., Roucourt, P., Vanachter, A., Benoit, F., Ceustermans, N., 1988. Hydrolytic Biodegradation of Chlorothalonil in the Soil and in Cabbage Crops. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, 17, pp.59-68.

Rouchaud, J., Roucourt, P., Vanachter, A., Benoit, F., Ceustermans, N., 1988. Relation entre la biodégradation du fongicide chlorothalonil dans le sol des cultures de choux Broccoli, de choux chinois et de choux-fleurs, et l'efficacité de sa protection contre l'hernie. Revue de l'Agriculture, 41(4), pp. 889-898.

Vanachter, A., 1987. Fytopathologische problemen en bestrijdingsmogelijkheden bij tomaten in grondloze teelten. Proceedings van Studie- en Vervolmakingsdag : Gewasbescherming in Grondloze Teelten, Vilvoorde, 8 april 1987, pp. 13-31.

Vanachter, A., 1984. The possible role of soil disinfestation in the total complex of control measures against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. albedinis, "Le Bayoud" of Date Palms. Acta Horticulturae, 152, pp. 179-185.

Vanachter, A., 1984. An evaluation of the soil disinfestation practices in Belgium and problems involved with efficiency, safety and impact on the environment. Acta Horticulturae, 152, pp. 41-48.

Vanachter, A., Van Assche, C., 1982. La culture du witloof. 7. La lutte contre les maladies. Revue de l'Agriculture 35(3), pp. 2427-2429.

Vanachter, A., Van Wambeke, E., Beyls, M., Van Assche, C., 1980. Studies on the effect of pre-inoculation and premunition in tomatoes against Fusarium wilt. Proceedings of the 5th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union, Patras (Greece), 21-27 September 1980, pp. 208-209.

Vanachter, A., Van Wambeke, E., Van Assche, C., 1980. Effectivity of chemical soil fumigation and vinclozolin or iprodione fungicide treatment on disease control in witloof chicory forcing beds. Med. Fac. Landbouww. Rijksuniv. Gent, 45/2, pp. 221-226.

Vanachter, A., Van Wambeke, E., Van Assche, C., 1979. Control of Botrytis cinerea on greenhouse tomatoes by repeated spraying with vinclozolin, iprodione and imazalil, and its influence on residue levels. Proceedings 1979 British Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, pp. 447-452.

Vanachter, A., 1979. Fumigation against fungi. In : D. Mulder (ed.), Soil Disinfestation, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, Amsterdam - Oxford - New York, pp. 163-183.

Vanachter, A., Van Wambeke, E., Van Assche, C., 1978. Influence of pre-inoculation treatments against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici on disease development in tomato plants. Med. Fac. Landbouww. Rijksuniv. Gent, 43/2, pp. 873-880.

Vanachter, A., Van Wambeke, E., Van Assche, C., 1977. Preliminary investigations on Xanthomonas campestris in cauliflowers in Belgium. Med. Fac. Landbouww. Rijksuniv. Gent, 42/2, pp. 1141-1149.

Vanachter, A., Van Assche, C., 1977. Mutations of Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani by TCMTB. Neth. J. Pl. Path., 83 (Suppl. 1), pp. 261-266.

Vanachter, A., Van Wambeke, E., Van Assche, C., 1976. Evaluation of some selective isolation techniques for the Verticillium wilt fungus in tomato fields. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus, 39(49), pp. 33-40.

Vanachter, A., Van Wambeke, E., Van Assche, C., 1975. Investigations on the bromide concentration in Belgian greenhouse lettuce. Med. Fac. Landbouww. Rijksuniv. Gent, 40, pp. 1085-1093.

Vanachter, A., 1974. Soil disinfestation in cauliflower, tomato and witloof crops in Belgium. Agriculture and Environment, 1, pp. 265-276.

Vanachter, A., 1973. La fatigue specifique du pommier : causes et methods de lutte. Fruit Belge, 364, pp. 269-272.

Vanachter, A., Van Assche, C., 1972. Bestrijding van voet- en vaatziekten bij tomaten met systemische fungiciden. Mededelingen Fakulteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent, 37, pp. 587-597.

Vanachter, A., 1972. Ervaringen met systemische fungiciden bij aspergeplanten. Gewasbescherming, 3(2), pp. 49-50.

Vanachter, A., Raemaekers, R., Van Assche, C., 1971. Effect of systemic fungicides on Plasmodiophora brassicae Wor. Mededelingen Fakulteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent, 36(1), pp. 89-95.

Vanachter, A., Van Assche, C., 1970. The influence of soil temperature and moisture content on the effect of soil fumigants. Neth. J. Pl. Path., 76, pp. 240-248.

Vanachter, A., 1968. Invloed van de bodemtekstuur op de verspreiding en de fytotoxische nawerking van grondontsmettingsmiddelen. Mededelingen Rijksfakulteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent, XXXIII(3), pp. 969-980.