Anti-Therapeutic Action: yield reduction

Intraspecies sequence-graph analysis of the Phytophthora theobromicola genome reveals a dynamic structure and variable effector repertoires

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Researchers sequenced the genome of Phytophthora theobromicola, a newly discovered fungal pathogen that causes serious cacao plant disease. They found the pathogen’s genome is highly variable among different isolates and contains many genes that help it attack cacao plants. By studying which of these harmful genes are active during infection, they identified specific virulence factors unique to this cacao pathogen that could be important targets for future disease control strategies.

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Morpho-Molecular Identification and Pathogenic Characterization of Fusarium and Colletotrichum Species Associated with Intercropped Soybean Pod Decay

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This study identified dangerous fungi causing soybean pod decay in Southwestern China’s intercropping farms. Researchers found 8 types of Fusarium and 6 types of Colletotrichum fungi infecting soybean pods, with some species being discovered as soybean pathogens for the first time. Laboratory tests showed that certain species like F. proliferatum and C. fructicola cause severe damage to both soybean pods and seeds, potentially reducing crop yields and seed quality significantly.

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Identification of Pseudocercospora mori as the causal agent of grey leaf spot disease in mulberry (Morus atropurpurea) from various localities in Guangdong Province, China

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This study identifies the fungus Pseudocercospora mori as the cause of a serious disease affecting mulberry leaves in southern China. Researchers used microscopy, genetic testing, and laboratory experiments to confirm that this pathogen damages mulberry plants and reduces the quality of leaves used in silk production. The study provides practical diagnostic tools to help farmers detect and manage this disease in their mulberry orchards.

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