Root rot a silent alfalfa killer in China: Distribution, fungal, and oomycete pathogens, impact of climatic factors and its management

Alfalfa plays a significant role in the pasture ecosystems of China’s north, northeast, and northwest regions. It is an excellent forage for livestock, improves soil structure, prevents soil erosion, and has ecological benefits. Presently root rot is a significant threat to the alfalfa productivity...

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Main Authors: Aqleem Abbas, Mustansar Mubeen, Muhammad Aamir Sohail, Manoj Kumar Solanki, Babar Hussain, Shaista Nosheen, Brijendra Kumar Kashyap, Lei Zhou, Xiangling Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.961794/full