Identity and phylogenetic relationships of ophiostomatoid fungi associated with invasive and native Tetropium species (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Atlantic Canada.

Authors :: Jacobs, Karin
Seifert, Keith A.
Harrison, Ken J.
Kirisits, Thomas
Source :: Canadian Journal of Botany. Apr2003, Vol. 81 Issue 4, p316. 14p. 5 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Presents a study that isolated and identified ophiostomatoid fungi associated with Tetropium (T.) fuscum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Background on the infestation of spruce trees in Halifax caused by T. fuscum; Materials and methodology; Comparison on the associates of T. fuscum with fungal associates of Tetropium species in Europe.

Subjects :: *OPHIOSTOMA
*BROWN spruce longhorn beetle
*FUNGI
*SPRUCE diseases & pests

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