A new and effective method to induce infection of Phyllachora maydis into corn for tar spot studies in controlled environments

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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Main Authors: José E. Solórzano, Shea E. Issendorf, Milton T. Drott, Jill C. Check, Emily M. Roggenkamp, C. D. Cruz, Nathan M. Kleczewski, Carlos C. Gongóra-Canul, Dean K. Malvick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Plant Methods
Subjects:
Disease
Biotroph
Black spot
Fungus
Inoculation
Maize
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-023-01052-8

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