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ALFALFA MOSAIC VIRUS IN VEGETABLE CROPS

Posted on July 2, 2018August 20, 2018 by Steve Koike

In the past few years, alfalfa mosaic disease has been found and confirmed in a number of vegetable crops throughout California. Caused by the Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV), this disease is generally of low importance in these crops but is notable and noticeable due to its striking symptoms. In most vegetable crops, AMV causes a […]

New Race 9 of Lettuce Downy Mildew: Miscellaneous Notes

Posted on June 12, 2018August 20, 2018 by Steve Koike

A new race, race 9, of the lettuce downy mildew pathogen (Bremia lactucae) has been confirmed and named in 2018. Here are some miscellaneous notes regarding the identification and naming of new races of this lettuce pathogen. Bremia lactucae is a genetically diverse pathogen and is made up of distinct, separate sub-groups or sub-populations called […]