Publications by authors named "Lieu Thi Le"
Fungal Genet Biol
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed the genetic diversity of 609 strains of the rice blast fungus, Pyricularia oryzae, in Vietnam, revealing six distinct genetic clusters with varying levels of diversity.
- Four clusters were linked to previously known global lineages, while two were unique to Vietnam, with strain distribution influenced by rice variety but not directly tied to it.
- Findings indicated that the highest genetic diversity was found in Northern mountainous regions, suggesting complex reproductive patterns and implying that understanding this genetic structure could inform better control strategies for rice blast disease.
