Open AccessFirst report of Ceratocystis fimbriata causing wilt on Khaya senegalensis
Author(s) -
Firmino A.C.,
Matos A.M.S.,
Tozze H.J.,
Barretto V.C.M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
new disease reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.184
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2044-0588
DOI - 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2017.035.035
Subject(s) - khaya , biology , botany , horticulture , ceratocystis , spore , mycelium , potato dextrose agar , fungus , agar , genetics , bacteria
Brazil has an active forestry sector, including production for both wood pulp and timber. The species Khaya senegalensis (African mahogany) has been introduced into the country because it produces good quality timber and its wood is valued…