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Prevalence and aetiology of Phytophthora foot rot of black pepper in Vietnam

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Black pepper is a high value export crop in Vietnam. The production of black pepper, however, is reduced remarkably by Phytophthora foot rot disease. Although the disease was first reported in 1952, the identity of the causal organism has never been conclusively determined. Hence, the aim of this study was to identify the causal agent associated with Phytophthora foot rot epidemics in black pepper. A national survey of the disease and collection of samples were conducted in four major black pepper growing provinces. Phytophthora isolates obtained from the diseased roots, collars and leaves as well as the root-zone soil were identified by morphological characteristics and verified by ITS-RFLP analysis. Phytophthora capsici was determined as the main pathogen causing Phytophthora foot rot of black pepper in Vietnam based on disease symptoms, morphological characteristics, pathogenicity and ITS-RFLP analysis.

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    N. -V. Truong & L. W. Burgess

  2. Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, Botanic Gardens Trust, Mrs Macquaries Road, 2000, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Truong, N.V., Burgess, L.W. & Liew, E.C.Y. Prevalence and aetiology of Phytophthora foot rot of black pepper in Vietnam. Australasian Plant Pathology 37, 431–442 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1071/AP08034

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