Boxwood blight, caused by Calonectria pseudonaviculata and Calonectria henricotiae, has
had devastating effects in gardens since its first appearance in the United Kingdom in 1994 …

Abstract Genera of Phytopathogenic Fungi (GOPHY) is introduced as a new series of
publications in order to provide a stable platform for the taxonomy of phytopathogenic fungi …

The potential impact of new invasive tree pests and diseases is usually quantified in
economic terms. The ecological and social impacts are less often assessed. Using a …

This paper is the second in a series focused on providing a stable platform for the taxonomy
of phytopathogenic fungi. It focuses on 25 phytopathogenic genera: Alternaria, Bipolaris …

Calonectria represents a genus of phytopathogenic ascomycetous fungi with a worldwide
distribution. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of taxonomic studies …

Pathogen detection and identification are key elements in outbreak control of human,
animal, and plant diseases. Since many fungal plant pathogens cause similar symptoms …

The discussion of fungal species delineation has yet to reach a consensus, despite the
advancements in technology, which helped modernise traditional approaches. In particular …

The genus Calonectria includes pathogens of various agricultural, horticultural, and forestry
crops. Species of Calonectria are commonly collected from soils, fruits, leaves, stems, and …

Boxwood blight is an emerging disease of ornamental and native boxwood plants in the
family Buxaceae. First documented in the 1990s at a single location in England, the disease …

Early and accurate diagnosis of new plant pathogens is vital for the rapid implementation of
effective mitigation strategies and appropriate regulatory responses. Most commonly …