Plant Pathogenic Fungi Associated with <i>Coraebus florentinus</i> (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) Attacks in Declining Oak Forests

The black-banded oak borer, <i>Coraebus florentinus</i>, is an emerging pest of oak trees in the western Mediterranean region. Larvae of the insect are xylophagous and progressively excavate an annular gallery that interrupts sap flow, resulting in the death of the attacked branches. Unt...

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Main Authors: Claudia Pinna, Benedetto T. Linaldeddu, Vitale Deiana, Lucia Maddau, Lucio Montecchio, Andrea Lentini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/6/488