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View article: Race Structure of <i>Leptosphaeria maculans</i> and Its Influence on Canola Cultivar Resistance in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Race Structure of <i>Leptosphaeria maculans</i> and Its Influence on Canola Cultivar Resistance in the Western Cape Province of South Africa Open
Blackleg, caused by the fungal pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans , is a serious constraint to canola production in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Host resistance forms an essential part of integrated blackleg management and inclu…
View article: Whole genome sequencing reveals the genetic diversity and structure of Leptosphaeria maculans populations from the Western Cape province of South Africa
Whole genome sequencing reveals the genetic diversity and structure of Leptosphaeria maculans populations from the Western Cape province of South Africa Open
Background Leptosphaeria maculans is the causal agent of blackleg, a globally important disease of canola. Investigating the genetic diversity and structure of L. maculans populations can provide insight into its evolutionary potential and…
View article: First Report of <i>Clavibacter nebraskensis</i> Causing Goss’s Bacterial Leaf Blight on Maize (<i>Zea mays</i>) in South Africa
First Report of <i>Clavibacter nebraskensis</i> Causing Goss’s Bacterial Leaf Blight on Maize (<i>Zea mays</i>) in South Africa Open
Maize is a staple crop in South Africa and an important income source to both smallholder and commercial farmers (Gravelet-Blondin, 2015). Goss's bacterial leaf blight and wilt, caused by Clavibacter nebraskensis (Cn), is a significant mai…
View article: BC204, a citrus‐based plant extract, stimulates plant growth in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> and <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> through regulation and signaling
BC204, a citrus‐based plant extract, stimulates plant growth in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> and <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> through regulation and signaling Open
BC204 is a citrus‐based plant extract applied as a plant biostimulant on a variety of plant species in South Africa, China, and Australia. Although there are reports that it elicits physiological responses such as an increase in crop yield…
View article: Citrus black spot caused by <i>Phyllosticta citricarpa</i> found on Valencia oranges in Botswana
Citrus black spot caused by <i>Phyllosticta citricarpa</i> found on Valencia oranges in Botswana Open
Citrus production in Botswana is a small but rapidly growing industry, mainly consisting of small-scale farmers, producing grapefruit, Eureka lemons, mandarins, and Valencia oranges for the local market. In 2022 Botswana joined the Citrus …
View article: What are the 100 most cited fungal genera?
What are the 100 most cited fungal genera? Open
The global diversity of fungi has been estimated between 2 to 11 million species, of which only about 155 000 have been named. Most fungi are invisible to the unaided eye, but they represent a major component of biodiversity on our planet,…
View article: INDICANTS project : INnovative DIagnostiCs for bANana paThogens Surveillance
INDICANTS project : INnovative DIagnostiCs for bANana paThogens Surveillance Open
Banana is a major staple in developing countries and the most‐eaten fruit in Europe. Global banana production is constrained by several diseases responsible for yield losses and low productivity which may compromise food security. Four vas…
View article: Citrus Tristeza Virus Isolates of the Same Genotype Differ in Stem Pitting Severity in Grapefruit
Citrus Tristeza Virus Isolates of the Same Genotype Differ in Stem Pitting Severity in Grapefruit Open
Two isolates of the T68 genotype of citrus tristeza virus (CTV) were derived from a common source, GFMS12, by single aphid transmission. These isolates, named GFMS12-8 and GFMS12-1.3, induced stem pitting with differing severity in ‘Duncan…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of a “ <i>Candidatus</i> Phytoplasma asteris”-Related Strain (Aster Yellows, Subgroup 16SrI-B) from South Africa
Draft Genome Sequence of a “ <i>Candidatus</i> Phytoplasma asteris”-Related Strain (Aster Yellows, Subgroup 16SrI-B) from South Africa Open
Here, we report the draft genome sequence of a phytoplasma discovered in grapevine. The genome size is 600,116 nucleotides (nt), with 597 predicted open reading frames.