First Report of Rhizopus oryzae as a Postharvest Pathogen of Apple in Korea.
- Author:
Jin Hyeuk KWON
1
;
Jinwoo KIM
;
Won Il KIM
Author Information
1. Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Jinju 660-360, Korea. kwon825@korea.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Postharvest disease;
Rhizopus oryzae;
Soft rot
- MeSH:
DNA, Ribosomal;
Fungi;
Korea;
Oryza;
Rhizopus
- From:Mycobiology
2011;39(2):140-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Soft rot in apple caused by Rhizopus oryzae was found for the first time in Korea. A detailed description of the specimen is given along with its internal transcribed spacer rDNA sequence. The fungus was identified as Rhizopus oryzae based on the mycological characteristics, molecular data, and pathogenicity testing.
