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Investigations on Hypovirulence in Chestnut Blight in Croatia

Chestnut blight, caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica has spread throughout the natural range of chestnut in Croatia. Hypovirulence is appearing spontaneously, and is manifested in healing cankers and superficial necrosis. The review of investigations on chestnut blight hypovirulence, and results of initial experiments for disease control by hypovirulent strains, are presented and discussed.


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Author(s): Marija Halambek

Publication: American Chestnut Proceedings - 1992