First report of Scleroramularia abundans and S. henanensis causing flyspeck on kiwiberry (Actinidia sp.) in New Zealand
Abstract
Abstract Flyspeck caused by Scleroramularia abundans and S. henanensis is reported on Actinidia sp. in New Zealand for the first time. Symptoms consisted of superficial specks on the surface of the fruit skin. The fungi were isolated and identified using ITS and Tef-1α sequencing. Modified Koch’s Postulates confirmed that these species were the cause of the observed symptoms. This is a new record of S. abundans and S. henanensis in New Zealand, and a new host association worldwide.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Australasian Plant Pathology
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN