<i>Setosphaeria turcica</i>, the Maize Leaf Blast Pathogen: Current Status and Infection Mechanisms

The fungal pathogen <i>Setosphaeria turcica</i> causes northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) in maize, sorghum, and related grasses. NCLB is a serious fungal foliar disease of cultivated maize that causes devastating yield losses. <i>S. turcica</i> infects maize leaves by means of...

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Main Authors: Pan Li, Aamir Sohail, Fanli Zeng, Zhimin Hao, Jingao Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/7/1488