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Three genetic groups of the Eucalyptus stem canker pathogen Teratosphaeria zuluensis introduced into Africa from an unknown source.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek - 1 Jan 2016
Jimu Luke, Chen ShuaiFei, Wingfield Michael J, Mwenje Eddie, Roux Jolanda
Abstract excerpt
The Eucalyptus stem canker pathogen Teratosphaeria zuluensis was discovered in South Africa in 1988 and it has subsequently been found in several other African countries as well as globally. In this study, the population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of T. z uluensis were analysed using microsatellite markers to gain an enhanced understanding of its movement in Africa. Isolates were...
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