Virulence of Rigidoporus microporus isolates causing white root rot disease on rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Wen, Ze Go, Chin, Kit Ling, H'ng, Paik San, Wong, Mui Yun, Chuah, Luqman Abdullah, Surendran, Arthy, Tan, Geok Hun, Lee, Chuan Li, Khoo, Pui San, Kong, Wai Jern
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/93550/; https://www.mdpi.com/journal/plants
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Latex production from Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree is the second most important commodity in Malaysia, but this industry is threatened by the white root rot disease (WRD) caused by Rigidoporus microporus that leads to considerable latex yield loss and tree death. This study aimed to characterize a...