Review of the Biology and Pathogenicity of Rosellinia necatrix- The Cause of White Root Rot Disease of Fruit Trees and Other Plants

Rosellinia necatrix, an ascomycete soil-inhabiting fungus, causes white root rot disease in a large number of plant species, especially fruit trees. The fungus, which occurs worldwide, is very aggressive and can kill infected trees. The biology and pathogenicity of the fungus are reviewed here, toge...

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Published in:Journal of phytopathology 2006-05, Vol.154 (5), p.257-266
Main Author: Pérez-Jiménez, R.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ascomycetes
biology
control methods
disease control
fruit crops
fruit trees
hosts
literature reviews
pathogenicity
plant pathogenic fungi
root rot
Rosellinia necatrix
soil fungi
soil-borne diseases
white-rot fungi
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Summary:Rosellinia necatrix, an ascomycete soil-inhabiting fungus, causes white root rot disease in a large number of plant species, especially fruit trees. The fungus, which occurs worldwide, is very aggressive and can kill infected trees. The biology and pathogenicity of the fungus are reviewed here, together with the current principal methods of disease control used in different pathosystems.
ISSN:0931-1785
1439-0434
DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0434.2006.01101.x