Title of article :
A review on Pyricularia oryzae; biological and taxonomical finding in Iran
Author/Authors :
Pordel, A Plant Protection Research Department - Baluchestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center - AREEO - Iranshahr, Iran , Javan-Nikkhah, M Department of Plant Protection - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of Tehran - Karaj, Iran
Abstract :
The review provides an overview of the biological and taxonomical findings of the blast disease causal agent, Pyricularia oryzae, in Iran. Comprehensive and comparative symptomology and geographical distribution of the P. oryzae strains are described. The taxonomic history of the P. oryzae compares to close species is illustrated and the host specificity and the population genetics of the strains obtained from weeds and crops are elucidated. Sexual status and mating type information of P. oryzae are also discussed.
Keywords :
taxonomic criteria , host , geographical distribution , blast disease
Journal title :
Mycologia Iranica
