A foliar disease of invasive black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) caused by Boeremia exigua

Black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) is an aggressive invasive vine infesting pastures and fields in the northeastern United States. An unknown fungal pathogen was recovered from foliar lesions occurring on black swallow-wort at two locations in Rhode Island in 2022 and was identified as Boeremi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Plant disease. - 1997. - (2025) vom: 05. Sept.
1. Verfasser: Fulcher, Michael Robert (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Larkin, Riley, Johnson, Alexandra, Tewksbury, Lisa, Tancos, Matthew A
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2025
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Plant disease
Schlagworte:Journal Article Causal Agent Fungi Pathogen diversity Subject Areas biological control weeds
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