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Emergence and diversification of a highly invasive chestnut pathogen lineage across southeastern Europe.
eLife - 5 Mar 2021
Stauber Lea, Badet Thomas, Feurtey Alice, Prospero Simone, Croll Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Invasive microbial species constitute a major threat to biodiversity, agricultural production and human health. Invasions are often dominated by one or a small number of genotypes, yet the underlying factors driving invasions are poorly understood. The chestnut blight fungus Cryphonectria parasitica first decimated the North American chestnut, and a more recent outbreak threatens European chestnut stands. To...
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