Calonectria in the age of genes and genomes: Towards understanding an important but relatively unknown group of pathogens |
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| Authors: | JieQiong Li Michael J Wingfield Irene Barnes ShuaiFei Chen |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria South Africa ; 2. Research Institute of Fast‐growing Trees/China Eucalypt Research Centre, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Zhanjiang China |
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| Abstract: | The genus Calonectria includes many aggressive plant pathogens causing diseases on various agricultural crops as well as forestry and ornamental tree species. Some species have been accidentally introduced into new environments via international trade of putatively asymptomatic plant germplasm or contaminated soil, resulting in significant economic losses. This review provides an overview of the taxonomy, population biology, and pathology of Calonectria species, specifically emerging from contemporary studies that have relied on DNA‐based technologies. The growing importance of genomics in future research is highlighted. A life cycle is proposed for Calonectria species, aimed at improving our ability to manage diseases caused by these pathogens. |
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| Keywords: | Cylindrocladium genomics global distribution mating type plant pathogen |
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