Genomic insights into the fast growth of paulownias and the formation of Paulownia witches' broom.
Paulownias are among the fastest growing trees in the world, but often suffer tremendous loss of wood production due to infection by Paulownia witches' broom (PaWB) phytoplasmas.
Yabing Cao +21 more
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Comprehensive genomic and functional characterization of a phytoplasma associated with root retardation, early bolting, witches’-broom, and phyllody in daikon (Raphanus sativus L.) [PDF]
Daikon (Raphanus sativus L. var. longipinnatus) is an economically important root crop and medicinal plant. In 2021, a previously unreported disease outbreak characterized by early bolting, witches’-broom, phyllody, virescence, and severe root growth ...
Yi-Ching Chiu +12 more
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A Witches’-Broom Disease of Cultivated Strawberry Associated with ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma Rubi’-Related Strains in Southern Italy [PDF]
In the Campania region of southern Italy, a formerly undescribed witches’-broom disease of cultivated strawberry characterized by symptoms similar to those of strawberry witches’-broom and multiplier diseases occurring in North America, has been observed.
Carmine Marcone +2 more
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Genetic analysis of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia’ associated with witches’ broom on acid lime trees [PDF]
“Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia” is associated with witches’ broom disease of lime in Oman and the UAE. A previous study showed that an infection by phytoplasma may not necessarily result in the physical appearance of witches’ broom symptoms in some
Aisha G. Al-Ghaithi +3 more
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Cacao breeding in Bahia, Brazil: strategies and results [PDF]
Cacao was introduced in Bahia in 1756, becoming later the largest producer state in the country. In order to support the planting of cacao in the region, a breeding program was established by CEPEC at the beginning of the 1970s.
Uilson Vanderlei Lopes +5 more
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First report of 16SrII–A phytoplasma associated with witches’ broom in Heliotropium arboreum (Blanco) Mabb. from Xisha Islands, with Halticus minutus as a putative vector [PDF]
Heliotropium arboreum (Blanco) Mabb. (syn. Tournefortia argentea), a key pioneer plant in tropical coastal ecosystems, plays a vital role in stabilizing coral islands. In China’s Xisha Islands, H.
Bao Wang +6 more
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Paulownia Witches’ Broom Disease: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Phytoplasmas are insect-transmitted bacterial pathogens associated with diseases in a wide range of host plants, resulting in significant economic and ecological losses.
Yajie Zhang +3 more
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First Complete Genome Sequence of Palo Verde Broom Emaravirus, Virus-Derived siRNA Signatures, and Phytohormone-Metabolite Profiling of Witches’ Broom-Affected Palo Verde Trees [PDF]
Witches’ broom disease of blue palo verde (Parkinsonia florida) was reported more than sixty years ago. Characteristic symptoms consist of dense clusters of shortened, brittle branches and stunted leaves.
Raphael O. Adegbola +4 more
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Genetic molecular diversity, production and resistance to witches’ broom in cacao clones [PDF]
The 32 cacao clones selected as being resistant following the witches’ broom epidemic and for having distinct productivitywere characterized according to their genetic diversity and were submitted to a new selection.
José Luis Pires +4 more
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Genomic insights into the pathogenicity of a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ associated with Trema levigata witches’ broom disease in China [PDF]
Background Phytoplasma research encounters limitations due to the lack of availability of pure cultures of these microorganisms. In this study a culture-independent approach was employed to investigate the genome and pathogenic mechanisms of phytoplasma ...
Qiao Kai +9 more
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