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Abstract

Alternaria brassicae causes leaf spots on Brassica juncea in Brazil.

Abstract

Alternaria brassicae is reported, for the first time in Brazil, causing leaf spots on common brown mustard (Brassica juncea). A morphological and molecular identification was performed confirming the identity of the fungus and Koch's postulates were fulfilled through inoculation of healthy plants with a conidial suspension.
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