Mycobiology.
2011 Jun;39(2):140-142.
First Report of Rhizopus oryzae as a Postharvest Pathogen of Apple in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Jinju 660-360, Korea. kwon825@korea.kr
- 2Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, Korea.
- 3National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 441-707, Korea.
Abstract
- Soft rot in apple caused by Rhizopus oryzae was found for the first time in Korea. A detailed description of the specimen is given along with its internal transcribed spacer rDNA sequence. The fungus was identified as Rhizopus oryzae based on the mycological characteristics, molecular data, and pathogenicity testing.