Integrative chromosome-scale genome analysis of cupuassu provides insights into witches' broom disease resistance and expands genomic resources for Theobroma. [PDF]
Abstract Cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum) is a fruit tree native to the Brazilian Amazon and increasingly relevant to regional bioeconomies. Its cultivation is severely affected by witches’ broom disease (WBD), caused by Moniliophthora perniciosa. While a chromosome‐scale genome of the susceptible genotype C1074 is available, the lack of a resistant ...
de Abreu VAC +8 more
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Machine learning-driven GWAS uncovers novel candidate genes for resistance to frosty pod rot and witches' broom disease in cacao. [PDF]
Abstract Cacao (Theobroma cacao), the source of chocolate, is threatened by devastating diseases like frosty pod rot (FPR) and witches' broom disease (WBD), impacting global production and farmer livelihoods. Here, we employ a machine learning‐driven genome‐wide association study to dissect the genetic architecture of disease resistance and ...
Ahn E +9 more
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First report of natural infection of Citron (Citrus medica L.) by ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia’ in Iran [PDF]
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia’ has been reported as causal agent of witches’ broom disease in Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia L.), Bakraee (Citrus sp.) and Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macfad) trees in Iran.
Mahdi Azadvar +3 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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Citrus Diseases Exotic to Florida: Witches' Broom Disease of Lime (WBDL)
This paper discusses Witches' Broom Disease of Lime (WBDL). This document is Fact Sheet PP-228, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date: April 2006.
Kuang Ren Chung +2 more
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The pathogenic effector PHYL1<sub>JWB</sub> interacts with ZjCURT1A to mediate jujube witches' broom-induced photosynthesis impairment of jujube trees. [PDF]
SUMMARY Photosynthesis impairment and the accompanying leaf yellowing represent a prominent and physiologically critical symptom of phytoplasma infection. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, we identified the Jujube Witches' Broom pathogenic effector PHYL1JWB, which was previously reported to induce ...
Huang F +13 more
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Canopy replacement used in the evaluation of cupuassu tree genotypes in the state of Pará [PDF]
This study aimed to use the canopy replacement technique to reduce the field evaluation time and to select promising cupuassu tree clones. The study was carried out under field conditions using fifteen-year-old trees.
Rafael Moysés Alves +4 more
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Sapu pada Kacang Hias (Arachis pintoi): Penyakit Baru yang Berasosiasi dengan Fitoplasma
Pinto peanut (Arachis pintoi) witches’ broom is a new disease found in Bogor at high incidence and has not yet been reported elsewhere. Symptom type of the disease is very similar to that of peanut (A.
Budiyarto ., Kikin Hamzah Mutaqin
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Etiology of Almond Yellows and Witches’ Broom in the Khorasan Razavi Province [PDF]
IntroductionAlmond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch.) is a plant native to Iran, and Iran is one of the most important almonds producing countries in the world.
Reza Tavanai sarab +2 more
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Witches’ broom disease has led to major losses in lime and alfalfa production in Oman. This paper identifies bioclimatic variables that contribute to the prediction of distribution of witches’ broom disease in current and future climatic scenarios.
Amna M. Al Ruheili +2 more
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