Development and application of multiplex PCR for the rapid identification of four spp. associated with crown rot in wheat.

crown rot (FCR), caused by spp., is a devastating disease in wheat growing areas. Previous studies have shown that FCR is caused by co-infection of and in Hubei Province, China.

First report of leaf blight on pumpkin caused by in China.

Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata), which belongs to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), is widely planted throughout the world. In June 2023, many pumpkin plants (cv. Miben) displayed leaf blight and chlorosis in fields located in Suizhou (31.

First specific detection and validation of tomato wilt caused by using a PCR assay.

Tomato wilt is a widespread soilborne disease of tomato that has caused significant yield losses in many tomato growing regions of the world. Previously, it was reported that tomato wilt can be caused by many pathogens, such as , , , , and . In addition, we have already reported that caused symptomatic disease of tomato wilt for the first time in China.