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Detection of MLOs in declining alder trees in Southern Italy and their characterization by RFLP analysis
Author(s) -
Marcone C.,
Firrao G.,
Ragozzino A.,
Locci R.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
european journal of forest pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.535
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1439-0329
pISSN - 0300-1237
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0329.1994.tb00988.x
Subject(s) - biology , alder , alnus glutinosa , restriction fragment length polymorphism , botany , phloem , polymerase chain reaction , genetics , gene
Mycoplasma‐like organisms (MLOs) were detected and characterized by RFLP analysis in declining trees of Alnus glutinosa and A. cordata in Southern Italy for the first time. The infected trees showed symptoms of yellowing, sparse foliage, premature autumn colouration, sprouting, deliquescent branching, phloem necrosis, dieback and witches’ brooms.