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Bot canker of oak

Diplodia corticola

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Diplodia corticola, Commonly known as bot canker of oak; is a species of anamorphic fungus in the family Botryosphaeriaceae, an asexual stage of Botryosphaeria corticola. A fungus with both sexual and asexual reproductive cycles. Members of the Botryosphaeriaceae family are widely known as destructive pathogens of woody plants, including economically important crops grown for human consumption. They infect a wide range of fruit and nut trees, such as almonds, as well as various forest species.

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Name
Diplodia corticola
Slug
diplodia-corticola
Kingdom
Fungi
Family
Botryosphaeriaceae
Genus
Diplodia
Species
corticola
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
28

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