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Salma Benaouda

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Oct 2026

First report of ‘ Candidatus Arsenophonus phytopathogenicus’ in maize ( Zea mays L.) in Germany

In Germany, maize (Zea mays L.) is cultivated on approximately 2.4 Mha, making it one of the most widely grown arable crops alongside wheat and barley (German Federal Statistical Office, 2025). Although maize has previously been identified as a host of Candidatus Phytoplasma solani (PHYPSO, 16SrXII-A), particularly in...

Salma Benaouda, Natasha Witczak, T. Kaufmann et al. · Plant Disease · 0 citations

Sep 2026

qPCR-Based Quantification As A Tool For Genetic Selection And Yield-Stable Breeding Against Restricted Phloem Pathogens In Potato.

The emerging phloem‑restricted pathogens Candidatus Arsenophonus phytopathogenicus (ARSEPH) and Candidatus Phytoplasma solani (PHYPSO), transmitted by the planthopper Pentastiridius leporinus, threaten European potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production. This study used quantitative real‑time PCR (qPCR) to quantify ARSEP...

Salma Benaouda, D. Schuch, David Loeffler et al. · Plant Disease · 0 citations