The Association Between Basidiomycete Fungi and Mealybugs Pseudococcidae Affects Coffee Plants

Some Pseudococcidae species interact with <i>Coffea arabica</i>’s roots and are associated with basidiomycete fungi. The fungal mycelium envelops the roots, which hinders their water and nutrient absorption. Combined with the feeding activity of the insects, this results in chlorosis, de...

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Main Authors: Luz Andrea Carmona-Valencia, Lucio Navarro-Escalante, Pablo Benavides, Zulma Nancy Gil Palacio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/3/551
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