Abstract
The disease of oil palm caused by Ganoderma boninense, although universally referred to as Ganoderma basal stem rot, occurs in three very distinct phases, with basal stem rot only part of the disease cycle. G. boninense also causes a seedling disease and an upper stem rot. An understanding of spore dispersal provides an insight into where spores of G. boninense have a role in the infection process. This role will be discussed in relation to each of these three infection phases. This understanding is a critical component of developing a successful disease control strategy.
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Sanderson, F. An insight into spore dispersal of Ganoderma boninense on oil palm. Mycopathologia 159, 139–141 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11046-004-4436-2
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