Association of Botrytis cinerea species complex with small-seeded plants of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, and kiwifruit in Guilan province, Iran

Document Type : Research Article

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1 Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

2 Department of Horticulture Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

3 Department of Plant Protection Faculty o

Abstract

Botrytis cinerea Pers is one of the most important pathogens of stored fruits, vegetables, ornamental and greenhouse plants. This species can grow in various temperatures, from cool temperate to subtropical regions. In this study, blackberry (Rubus fruticosus L.), blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.), and raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) with the symptoms of leaf spot and stem from different orchards, as well as stored kiwi fruits (Actinidia chinensis Planch.) with the symptoms of fruit rot from cold stores in Guilan province were investigated. A total of 25 isolates with characteristics of the genus Botrytis spp. were obtained from blackberry (one isolate), raspberry (four isolates), blueberry (10 isolates), and kiwi fruits (10 isolates). Based on the combination of morphological characteristics and molecular data based on the partial sequence of G3PDH gene, all isolates were identified as Botrytis cinerea species complex. Based on these results, blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry plants are introduced as new hosts for this species complex in Iran.

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Iranian Journal of Plant Pathology
Volume 59, Issue 4
January 2025
Pages 283-297

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