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First molecular identification of Rhizoctonia solani anastomosis groups in potato fields in Guatemala

Aug 2026 · Tropical Plant Pathology · Vol 51 · 0 citations · 28 references

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This represents the first molecular characterization of R. solani AGs in Guatemala and Central America, providing essential baseline data for disease management programs and epidemiological research and suggesting that pathogen diversity should be considered in integrated disease management strategies.

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