The ascomycete order Diaporthales is reviewed based on recent phylogenetic data that
outline the families and integrate related asexual fungi. The order now consists of nine …

Since its discovery more than 110 years ago, Valsa canker has emerged as a devastating
disease of apple in East Asia. However, our understanding of this disease, particularly the …

Cytospora spp.(anamorphs of Valsa spp.) are common inhabitants of woody plants and they
include important stem and branch canker pathogens. Isolates of these fungi were collected …

Cytospora spp. and associated teleomorphic species (Ascomycota, Diaporthales,
Valsaceae) are among the most common and widespread canker-and dieback-causing …

Apple trees (Malus pumila Mill.) are widely planted in the Semirom region of Isfahan
Province in Iran. Unfortunately, decline of mature apple trees in this region is generally …

Abstract Valsa canker (Valsa ceratosperma (Tode ex Fr.) Maire) is one of the most
destructive fungal diseases of apple, especially in Eastern Asia. In this study, the first high …

Valsa is a genus of ascomycetes within the Valsaceae family. This family includes many
wood destructive pathogens such as the well known Valsa mali and Valsa pyri which cause …

To study the genetic diversity of isolates of Cytospora chrysosperma, the main causal agent
of Cytospora canker, we collected the infected samples from the major walnut cultivation …

The canker disease caused by Leucostoma cinctum is one of the most destructive diseases
in fruit trees in Iran. For investigation of mycelial/sexual compatibility in L. cinctum, 64 …

In order to evaluate genetic diversity of Cytospora chrysosperma isolates, the main causal
agent of Cytospora canker, infected samples from major walnut cultivation areas in 12 …