Mycobiology.
2010 Dec;38(4):339-342.
Identification of Calonectria colhounii Associated with Basal Stem Rot on Blueberry Seedlings Imported from the United States of America
- Affiliations
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- 1Horticulture Research Division, Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research & Extension Service, Yesan 340-861, Korea.
- 2Crop Protection Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 441-707, Korea. sukihong@korea.kr
- 3Advanced Chemical Technology Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 305-702, Korea.
- 4Yeongnam Regional Office, National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS), Busan 600-016, Korea.
- 5Jungbu Post-Entry Quarantine Station, NPQS, Suwon 443-400, Korea.
Abstract
- Basal stem rot symptoms were found on blueberry seedlings imported from the United States of America in 2008. The fungus obtained from the diseased seedlings was identified as Calonectria colhounii based on morphological and molecular characteristics. The consignments of the blueberry seedlings infected with C. colhounii were destroyed to prevent introduction of the fungus to Korea.