Publications by authors named "Joseph J Doccola"
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- Coast redwood trees in California are declining due to drought and fungal pathogens, prompting a study of Botryosphaeriaceae fungi associated with this decline.
- Researchers collected over 100 samples from various locations and identified several fungal strains, confirming the presence of multiple species, including Botryosphaeria dothidea and different Neofusicoccum species.
- The study found that while all Neofusicoccum species are more virulent than B. dothidea, specific species like N. australe caused the largest lesions, highlighting the need for accurate pathogen diagnosis to improve management strategies for coast redwoods.
Background: The invasive goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus, is threatening the health and survival of oak trees in San Diego County, California. From two sites in the core area of the infestation, we report a 2.5 year investigation of the impact of A.
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