Open AccessTeratosphaeria stem canker of Eucalyptus : two pathogens, one devastating disease
Author(s) -
Aylward Janneke,
Roets Francois,
Dreyer Leánne L.,
Wingfield Michael J.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
molecular plant pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1364-3703
pISSN - 1464-6722
DOI - 10.1111/mpp.12758
Subject(s) - canker , biology , stem rot , eucalyptus , botany , girdling , pycnidium , conidium
Teratosphaeria gauchensis and T. zuluensis are closely related fungi that cause Teratosphaeria (previously Coniothyrium) stem canker disease on Eucalyptus species propagated in plantations for commercial purposes. This disease is present in many countries in which Eucalyptus trees are planted, and continues to spread with the international trade of infected plant germplasm.