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In-Tree Behavior of Diverse Viruses Harbored in the Chestnut Blight Fungus, Cryphonectria parasitica.
Journal of virology - 24 Feb 2021
Suzuki Nobuhiro, Cornejo Carolina, Aulia Annisa, Shahi Sabitree, Hillman Bradley I, Rigling Daniel
Abstract excerpt
The ascomycete Cryphonectria parasitica causes destructive chestnut blight. Biological control of the fungus by virus infection (hypovirulence) has been shown to be an effective control strategy against chestnut blight in Europe. To provide biocontrol effects, viruses must be able to induce hypovirulence and spread efficiently in chestnut trees. Field studies using living trees to date have focused on a selected...
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