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Temperature regulates the initiation of chasmothecia in powdery mildew of strawberry.
Phytopathology - 1 Jul 2013
Asalf Belachew, Gadoury David M, Tronsmo Anne Marte, Seem Robert C, Cadle-Davidson Lance, Brewer Marin Talbot, Stensvand Arne
Abstract excerpt
The formation of chasmothecia by the strawberry powdery mildew pathogen (Podosphaera aphanis) is widespread but often sporadic throughout the range of strawberry cultivation. In some production regions, notably in warmer climates, chasmothecia are reportedly rare. We confirmed that the pathogen is heterothallic, and that initiation of chasmothecia is not only dependent upon the presence of isolates of both mating...
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