Leaf spot on Clerodendrum x speciosus in Brazil caused by Pseudocercospora clerodendricola sp. nov.

Pseudocercospora clerodendricola sp. nov. is described herein. The fungus was found causing leaf spots in Clerodendrum x speciosum (bleeding heart) and its pathogenicity was demonstrated. Inoculation with culture discs placed on healthy leaves resulted in typical leaf spots appearing 30 days after inoculation.

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Main Authors: Almeida,Diogo Brito de, Macedo,Davi Mesquita de, Barreto,Robert W.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Fitopatologia 2010
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1982-56762010000300005
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