Phytopathogenic fungi (PF) and oomycetes (Oo) represent some of the most significant plant
pathogens globally, causing extensive damage and economic losses in the chocolate tree …

Abstract Lasiodiplodia (Botryosphaeriaceae, Botryosphaeriales) has a global distribution
and occurs on a wide range of monocotyledonous, dicotyledonous, and gymnospermous …

Florida ranks among the most important citrus growing regions in the USA. The present
study investigates the occurrence, diversity, and pathogenicity of fungal species associated …

Species in the Botryosphaeriaceae are common plant pathogens, endophytes, and
saprobes found on a variety of mainly woody hosts. Botryosphaeriaceae is a high-profile …

Heart rot disease, caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae, is destructive for date palms and
other woody plants. The disease was reported in several oases in Egypt, and the pathogen …

This paper represents the fifth One Stop Shop (OSS) series contribution. This series
provides background, disease symptoms, pathogen biology and epidemiology (when …

Dieback or decline caused by Lasiodiplodia spp. is a major disease of mango trees
(Mangifera indica L.). The main objectives of this study were to identify Lasiodiplodia …

Theobroma cacao is primarily cultivated for its seeds. In the Philippines, where cacao yields
are decreased by pod rots and vascular streak dieback (VSD)-like symptoms, the fungus …

Mexico ranks second in the world for Persian lime (Citrus latifolia) exports, making it the
principal citrus exporter within the national citrus industry, exporting over 600,000 tons per …

Lasiodiplodia is a widely distributed fungal genus, frequently found in tropical and
subtropical regions where it can cause disease in important crops. It represents a promising …