Characterization of phytoplasmas associated with almond diseases in Iran

Journal of Phytopathology

Volumn 157, Issue 11-12, 2009, Pages 736-741

  Zirak, L ^a   Bahar, M ^a   Ahoonmanesh, A ^a  

^a ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Iran)

Author keywords

Almond; Iran; Little leaf; Phytoplasmas; Witches' broom; Yellows

Indexed keywords

BACTERIUM; DECIDUOUS TREE; DISEASE PREVALENCE; DNA; ENZYME ACTIVITY; GENETIC ANALYSIS; POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION; POLYMORPHISM;

ASIA; EURASIA; IRAN; MIDDLE EAST;

CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA; CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA AURANTIFOLIA; CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA PHOENICIUM; PHYTOPLASMA TRIFOLII; PRUNUS DULCIS;

EID: 71049175649     PISSN: 09311785     EISSN: 14390434     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0434.2009.01567.x     Document Type: Article

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