Whole genome sequencing reveals the genetic diversity and structure of Leptosphaeria maculans populations from the Western Cape province of South Africa
The results from this study provide the basis for blackleg research in South Africa and enhances understanding of the pathogen, which will assist in developing improved blackleg management strategies.
Authors
- Beatrix Coetzee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5374-8918)
- Huibrecht Maria Schreuder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5402-2307)
- Gerhardus Johannes van Coller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2976-0743)
- Diane Mostert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3382-8555)
Institutions
- Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Genomics
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-025-11413-3
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.00
Funders
- Universiteit Stellenbosch
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada