First Report of Botrytis cinerea as a Postharvest Pathogen of Blueberry in Korea.
- Author:
Jin Hyeuk KWON
1
;
Mi Geon CHEON
;
Okhee CHOI
;
Jinwoo KIM
Author Information
1. Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Jinju 660-360, Korea. kwon825@korea.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Botrytis cinerea;
Gray mold;
Postharvest disease
- MeSH:
Blueberry Plant;
Botrytis;
DNA, Ribosomal;
Fungi;
Korea
- From:Mycobiology
2011;39(1):52-53
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Gray mold of blueberry caused by Botrytis sp. is reported for the first time in Korea. A detailed description of the fungus is given, along with its rDNA internal transcribed spacer sequence. The fungus was identified as Botrytis cinerea based on mycological characteristics and molecular data.
