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Phenotypic and cultural diversity of zymoseptoria tritici causing septoria leaf blotch in Ethiopian wheat.
Scientific reports - 5 May 2026
Mekuria Buzuayehu Mamo, Alemu Sisay Kidane, Tarekegn Zerihun Tadesse, Gurara Misrak Kebede, Woldesemayat Adugna Abdi
Abstract excerpt
Septoria leaf blotch caused by Zymoseptoria tritici (Z. tritici) is indeed a major constraint to global wheat production, reduces wheat yield and quality. This study aimed to evaluate the phenotypic and cultural diversity of Z. tritici isolates. A total of 67 isolates were collected from major wheat-growing hotspot areas in Ethiopia. Molecular confirmation of the isolates was performed using PCR with specific...
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