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Elvira Fiallo-Olivé1, Ana Palacio-Bielsa2, Soledad Sacristán3,4
1Instituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea "La Mayora" (IHSM-UMA-CSIC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 29750 Algarrobo-Costa, Spain.
Microorganisms
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Summary
Pathogenic microorganisms threaten global agriculture. Understanding and controlling these plant pathogens is crucial for food security and sustainable farming practices worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Pathogenic microorganisms like fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, and viroids pose significant risks to global agriculture.
- Crop losses due to plant diseases impact food security and economic stability.
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