Abstract:The variability of Moniliophthora perniciosa, the causal agent of witches' broom disease of cacao (Theobroma cacao), was assessed based on measures of (i) mycelial growth rates (MGR), (ii) area of starch degradation (ASD) and (iii) aggressiveness towards susceptible and resistant clones. Ninety-six isolates were obtained from vegetative and flower cushion brooms from five resistant clones and one susceptible clone at two experimental sites at CEPEC, BA, Brazil. Seven isolates varying in the production of basid… Show more
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