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http://dx.doi.org/10.4489/KJM.2014.42.4.353

Characterization of Monilinia fructicola Associated with Brown Rot of Cherry Fruit in Korea  

Choi, Hyo-Won (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Hong, Sung Kee (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Lee, Young Kee (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Nam, Young Ju (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Lee, Jae Guem (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Shim, Hong Sik (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
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The Korean Journal of Mycology / v.42, no.4, 2014 , pp. 353-356 More about this Journal
Abstract
In August 2013, brown rot was observed on cherry fruits (Prunus avium L.) in Hwaseong city, Korea. Fruit rot first appears as small, circular brown spots that increase rapidly in size causing the entire fruit to rot. Grayish spores appear in tufts on rotted areas. Based on these morphological characteristics, the two isolates were identified as Monilinia fructicola. Molecular analysis of 5.8S subunit and flanking internal transcribed spacers (ITS1 and ITS2) was performed to confirm the identification. The ITS sequences had 100% identity with those of other reference M. fructicola isolates of NCBI GenBank. Pathogenicity was tested using spore suspension inoculation on wounded or unwounded cherry fruits. The lesions were observed on wounded and unwounded fruits after inoculation for 7 days. This is the first report on M. fructicola causing brown rot on cherry fruits in Korea.
Keywords
Brown rot; Cherry fruit; Monilinia fructicola;
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