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Ramichloridium spp. on Musa in northern Queensland: introducing Ramichloridium ducassei sp. nov. on leaf streaks of Ducasse banana

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The fungi associated with tropical leaf speckle diseases of banana (Musa spp. and cultivars) in northern Queensland were examined from fresh leaves and herbarium specimens. Ramichloridium biverticillatum was predominantly found associated with leaves of Cavendish banana (Musa acuminata cv. Cavendish) and a new species, R. ducassei was found associated with dark brown streaks on leaves of Ducasse banana (Musa acuminata x balbisiana cv. Pisang awak). A key is provided for all of the species of Ramichloridum that are known to occur on Musa.

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The authors are grateful to Don Barrett (University of Queensland) for providing the Latin diagnoses.

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  1. Plant Pathology Herbarium, Eco-Sciences Precinct, Dutton Park, Qld, 4102, Australia

    R. G. Shivas, R. G. Shivas & A. J. Young

  2. Centre for Tropical Agriculture, DEEDI, 28 Peters Street, Mareeba, 4880, Queensland, Australia

    K. R. E. Grice

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Shivas, R.G., Grice, K.R.E. & Young, A.J. Ramichloridium spp. on Musa in northern Queensland: introducing Ramichloridium ducassei sp. nov. on leaf streaks of Ducasse banana. Australasian Plant Pathol. 40, 61–65 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13313-010-0014-x

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