Fungal Species: Lecanicillium praecognitum

Geographic variation in fungal diversity associated with leaf spot symptoms of Coffea arabica in Yunnan, China

Researchers studied the fungi found on coffee leaf spots in two different regions of Yunnan province in China. They discovered that the types of fungi varied significantly between the cooler, higher-altitude Pu’er region (which had more harmful fungi) and the warmer, tropical Xishuangbanna region (which had more beneficial fungi that could fight pests). This information can help coffee farmers choose better disease management strategies based on their location.

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