HortScience (2010) 45, 832-836

Thomas J. Molnar, Joseph C. Goffreda and C. Reed Funk (2010)
Survey of Corylus resistance to Anisogramma anomala from different geographic locations
HortScience 45 (5), 832-836
Abstract: Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller is the causal agent of the disease eastern filbert blight (EFB) of hazelnuts (Corylus spp.). Little is known of its genetic diversity and pathogenic variation. Most sources of host resistance have been identified in the Pacific Northwest, a region outside the native range of A. anomala believed to have limited diversity of the fungus due to a long history of quarantine and its relatively recent inadvertent introduction. In an attempt to investigate the pathogenic variation of A. anomala, 12 hazelnut genotypes that showed complete resistance in Oregon were inoculated with 12 isolates collected from across its native range. At the conclusion of the study, 'Grand Traverse,' 'Ratoli', OSU 541.147, OSU 495.072, and OSU 526.041 remained free of disease. 'Closca Molla', OSU 759.007, and OSU 587.044 were infected by most isolates. 'Gasaway' was infected by the Michigan isolate, which was also the only one to infect its offspring 'Zimmerman', although the lesion lacked sporulating stromata. Interestingly, 'VR20-11', another offspring of 'Gasaway', was infected by isolates from New Jersey, Minnesota, and Michigan. The Michigan isolate also caused the only signs of infection on OSU 408.040
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
resistance/tolerance/defence of host

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Anisogramma anomala	Hazelnut (Corylus)	U.S.A. (mid N)
	Anisogramma anomala	Hazelnut (Corylus)	U.S.A. (NE)