Mycobiology.
2010 Dec;38(4):336-338.
Soft Rot on Cucumis melo var. makuwa Caused by Rhizopus oryzae
- Affiliations
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- 1Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Jinju 660-360, Korea. kwon825@korea.kr
- 2Department of Applied Biology, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, Korea.
- 3National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 441-707, Korea.
Abstract
- Rhizopus oryzae is reported for the first time on Cucumis melo L. var. makuwa Makino. A detailed description of this Korean specimen is given, along with its rDNA internal transcribed spacer sequence. On the basis of mycological characteristics and molecular data, the fungus was identified as R. oryzae Went & Prinsen Geerligs.