Molecular identification and characterization of associated to the endemic flora of semi-desert climate in Chile.

is a phytopathogenic fungus that infects over 200 plant species and can cause significant crop losses in local and worldwide agricultural industries. However, its presence in the endemic flora in the Coquimbo Region and its impact on local flora have not been studied yet. In order to determine whether spp is present in the native plant in the Coquimbo Region, fifty-two field-samples were analysed.