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Title First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma brasiliense’ in North America and in a new host, yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
Author Brandon Di Lella , De-Fen Mou , Ericka Helmick , and Brian Bahder
Date 2022-04-13
Description A survey of weeds was undertaken in a palm nursery affected by lethal bronzing (LB) to identify a reservoir host of the causal phytoplasma. Three common species were identified. hese findings represent the first documented case of 'Ca. P. brasiliense' in North America, specifically in Florida, U.S.A. as well as a new host record for the phytoplasma and the first monocot host documented.
Keywords phytoplasma, invasive, pathogen, ornamental
URL https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-03-22-0027-BR
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