FABI Articles : Teratosphaeria stem canker of Eucalyptus: two pathogens, one devastating disease

Teratosphaeria stem canker of Eucalyptus: two pathogens, one devastating disease

Janneke Aylward, Francois Roets, Leánne L. Dreyer, Michael J. Wingfield 

Background

Teratosphaeria gauchensis and T. zuluensis are closely related fungi that cause Teratosphaeria (previously Coniothyrium) stem canker disease on Eucalyptus species propagated in plantations for commercial purposes. This disease is present in many countries in which Eucalyptus trees are planted, and continues to spread with the international trade of infected plant germplasm.

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