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Pyricularia oryzae affecting barley crops in Corrientes (Argentina)

ABSTRACT

During 2012-2013, in barley (Hordeum vulgare var. Alicia INTA) plants, leaf blight symptoms were observed. The causal agent (Pyricularia oryzae) was identified based on cultural, morphological and pathogenic characteristics. This is the first report of the pathogen for barley crops in Argentina.

Keywords:
Hordeum vulgare; fungus; leaf blight

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