Disease: fungal leaf blight

Luobuma Leaf Spot Disease Caused by Alternaria tenuissima in China

Researchers in China identified a serious fungal disease affecting Luobuma plants (used for tea, medicine, and textiles) caused by the fungus Alternaria tenuissima. The disease caused leaf spots that spread rapidly, with infection rates reaching 95% in some plants. Testing showed that a fungicide called hymexazol was effective at controlling the disease, offering farmers a practical solution for protecting their crops.

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Identification and virulence factors prediction of Didymella segeticola causing leaf spot disease in Asarum heterotropoides in China

Researchers identified a fungus called Didymella segeticola as the cause of a leaf spot disease affecting Chinese wild ginger, a valuable medicinal plant grown in northeastern China. The disease is causing significant crop losses, with up to 75% of fields affected. Scientists analyzed the fungus’s genes and identified 87 proteins that help it cause disease, which could help develop better ways to prevent the disease in the future.

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