A new and effective method to induce infection of Phyllachora maydis into corn for tar spot studies in controlled environments
Abstract Background Tar spot of corn is a significant and spreading disease in the continental U.S. and Canada caused by the obligate biotrophic fungus Phyllachora maydis. As of 2023, tar spot had been reported in 18 U.S. states and one Canadian Province. The symptoms of tar spot include chlorotic f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Plant Methods |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-023-01052-8 |