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Genetic diversity of polysporic isolates of Moniliophthora perniciosa (Tricholomataceae).
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 16 Aug 2012
Ferreira L F R, Duarte K M R, Gomes L H, Carvalho R S, Leal Junior G A, Aguiar M M, Armas R D, Tavares F C A
Abstract excerpt
The causal agent of witches' broom disease, Moniliophthora perniciosa is a hemibiotrophic and endemic fungus of the Amazon basin and the most important cocoa disease in Brazil. The purpose of this study was to analyze the genetic diversity of polysporic isolates of M. perniciosa to evaluate the adaptation of the pathogen from different Brazilian regions and its association with different hosts. Polysporic...
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