Abstract:The cycad genus, Encephalartos, is endemic to Africa with more than half of its species occurring in South Africa. Seventy-three percent of South African Encephalartos species are threatened with extinction with four species already extinct in the wild. The major threat to Encephalartos species in South Africa is the illegal trade of cycads. In addition, biotic factors, such as insect pests and microbial diseases that affect these plants, are on the increase. The aim of this study was to identify diseases and … Show more
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