Physiologic specialisation in on peppermint and other hosts in Victoria, Australia

Eighteen isolates of Puccinia menthae collected from Mentha cordifolia (garden mint), M. gracilis (Scotch spearmint), M. piperita (peppermint), M. piperita ssp. citrata (eau-de-cologne mint) and M. spicata (spearmint) growing in two separate regions of Victoria, Australia, were tested for difference...

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Published inAustralasian plant pathology Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 205 - 211
Main Authors G.M. Halloran, D.G. Parbery
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1999
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Summary:Eighteen isolates of Puccinia menthae collected from Mentha cordifolia (garden mint), M. gracilis (Scotch spearmint), M. piperita (peppermint), M. piperita ssp. citrata (eau-de-cologne mint) and M. spicata (spearmint) growing in two separate regions of Victoria, Australia, were tested for differences in pathogenicity on 33 clones from 13 species in Mentha and three species in related genera. Fifteen races were identified on the basis of host reactions. Two groups of rust, peppermint rust and spearmint rust, were clearly demarcated according to the original host of the isolate. Nine races were ascribed to the peppermint rust group and six races to the spearmint rust group. Australasian Plant Pathology 28(3) 205 - 211 Full text doi:10.1071/AP99035 © CSIRO 1999
Bibliography:Australasian Plant Pathology publishes new and significant research in all fields of plant pathology. Distribution and readership of the journal is worldwide, but emphasis is placed on strengthening its role as the major publishing outlet in the Australasian region. Australasia is interpreted in the broadest sense to include not only Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, but also the Indian Ocean, Pacific and Asian regions
ISSN:1448-6032
DOI:10.1071/AP99035