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Genetic diversity and population differentiation of the causal agent of citrus black spot in Brazil.
TheScientificWorldJournal - 1 Jan 2012
Wickert Ester, de Goes Antonio, de Souza Andressa, Lemos Eliana Gertrudes de Macedo
Abstract excerpt
One of the most important diseases that affect sweet orange orchards in Brazil is the Citrus Black Spot that is caused by the fungus Guignardia citricarpa. This disease causes irreparable losses due to the premature falling of fruit, as well as its severe effects on the epidermis of ripe fruit that renders them unacceptable at the fresh fruit markets. Despite the fact that the fungus and the disease are well...
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