Multigene Phylogeny and Pathogenicity Trials Revealed <i>Alternaria alternata</i> as the Causal Agent of Black Spot Disease and Seedling Wilt of Pecan (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) in South Africa

The pecan (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) industry in South Africa is growing rapidly, and it is becoming increasingly crucial to understand the risks posed to pecans by fungal pathogens. Black spots on leaves, shoots, and nuts in shucks caused by <i>Alternaria</i> species have...

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Main Authors: Conrad Chibunna Achilonu, Gert Johannes Marais, Soumya Ghosh, Marieka Gryzenhout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/5/672