First Record of Alternaria simsimi Causing Leaf Spot on Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in Korea
2014
Choi, Y.P., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea | Paul, N.C., Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea | Lee, H.B., Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea | Yu, S.H., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Leaf spot disease was observed in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) during 2009 and 2010 in Korea. The pathogen was identified as Alternaria simsimi based on morphological and cultural characteristics. The morphological identification was well supported by phylogenetic analysis of the ribosomal DNA-internal transcribed spacer region. A. simsimi isolates caused spot symptoms on leaves and stems of sesame plants 2 wk after artificial inoculation, which were similar to those observed in the field. This is the first record of leaf spot disease in Korea caused by A. simsimi.
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