Botrytis Disease of Tea in Turkey

KARAKAYA A., BAYRAKTAR H.

JOURNAL OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY, vol.158, no.10, pp.705-707, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 158 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1439-0434.2010.01680.x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.705-707
  • Keywords: Botrytis cinerea, Camellia sinensis, tea, Rize, Turkey
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Botrytis disease of tea was reported for the first time from Rize, Turkey. The causal agent was identified as Botrytis cinerea based on morphological and cultural characteristics. Also, the species-specific PCR assays confirmed the identification of all B. cinerea isolates. The pathogen caused blight of shoots, buds, flowers and young leaves, shoot canker and leaf spots. The disease was observed in Rize central district and Derepazari, Camlihemsin, Cayeli, Pazar, Hemsin, Ikizdere, Ardesen and Iyidere districts.