Isolation of Geotrichum candidum pathogenic to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in Washington State

T. B Bourret; E. K Kramer; J. D Rogers; D. A Glawe

doi:10.2509/naf2013.008.014

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Isolation of Geotrichum candidum pathogenic to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in Washington State

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Isolation of Geotrichum candidum pathogenic to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in Washington State

T. B Bourret, E. K Kramer, J. D Rogers and D. A Glawe

North American fungi, Vol.8(14), pp.1-7

11/15/2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2509/naf2013.008.014

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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/119757

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Abstract

Plant pathogenic fungus

yeast

molecular determination

fungus taxonomy

Pacific Northwest fungi

Mycology

Geotrichum candidum was isolated from fruit of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in Washington state. Cultural and morphological features, and rDNA sequence data, are reported. Koch's postulates were completed on tomato fruit. This is the first report of this fungus causing disease of tomato in Washington state.

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Title: Isolation of Geotrichum candidum pathogenic to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in Washington State
Creators: T. B Bourret
E. K Kramer
J. D Rogers
D. A Glawe
Publication Details: North American fungi, Vol.8(14), pp.1-7
Academic Unit: North American Fungi
Identifiers: 99900612196001842
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article