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Predominant Clonal Reproduction with Infrequent Genetic Recombination of Phaeoacremonium minimum in Western Cape Vineyards.
Microbial ecology - 1 Aug 2023
Havenga Minette, Halleen Francois, Baloyi Annabella, Bester Michael, Linde Celeste C, Mostert Lizel
Abstract excerpt
Phaeoacremonium minimum is an important esca and Petri disease pathogen that causes dieback of grapevines in South Africa. Little is known regarding the reproductive strategy of the pathogen. Sexual reproduction could lead to a better adaptation of the pathogen to disease management strategies by combining alleles through recombination. The study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity and recombination...
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