Lecanosticta acicola: A growing threat to expanding global pine forests and plantations
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DOI: 10.1111/mpp.12853
Abstract: Summary Lecanosticta acicola causes brown spot needle blight (BSNB) of Pinus species. The pathogen occurs mostly in the Northern Hemisphere but has also been reported in Central America and Colombia. BSNB can lead to stunted… read more here.
Keywords: pine; lecanosticta acicola; acicola growing; acicola ... See more keywords
Diversity, migration routes, and worldwide population genetic structure of Lecanosticta acicola, the causal agent of brown spot needle blight
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DOI: 10.1111/mpp.13257
Abstract: Abstract Lecanosticta acicola is a pine needle pathogen causing brown spot needle blight that results in premature needle shedding with considerable damage described in North America, Europe, and Asia. Microsatellite and mating type markers were… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; acicola; migration; brown spot ... See more keywords
Rapid Detection of Pine Pathogens Lecanosticta acicola, Dothistroma pini and D. septosporum on Needles by Probe-Based LAMP Assays
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DOI: 10.3390/f12040479
Abstract: Needle blights are serious needle fungal diseases affecting pines both in natural and productive forests. Among needle blight agents, the ascomycetes Lecanosticta acicola, Dothistroma pini and D. septosporum are of particular concern. These pathogens need… read more here.
Keywords: pini septosporum; acicola; lamp assays; dothistroma ... See more keywords