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Genome sequence of Valsa canker pathogens uncovers a potential adaptation of colonization of woody bark.
The New phytologist - 1 Dec 2015
Yin Zhiyuan, Liu Huiquan, Li Zhengpeng, Ke Xiwang, Dou Daolong, Gao Xiaoning, Song Na, Dai Qingqing, Wu Yuxing, Xu Jin-Rong, Kang Zhensheng, Huang Lili
Abstract excerpt
Canker caused by ascomycetous Valsa species are among the most destructive diseases of woody plants worldwide. These pathogens are distinct from other pathogens because they only effectively attack tree bark in the field. To unravel the potential adaptation mechanism of bark colonization, we examined the genomes of Valsa mali and Valsa pyri that preferentially infect apple and pear, respectively. We reported the...
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