December 6, 2025Journal of Plant SciencesOpen Access

Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Lasiodiplodia Spp. and Fusarium Spp. Isolated from Cocoa Pods in the Agneby-tiassa Region of Ivory Coast

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Isolation revealed Fusarium and Lasiodiplodia species affect cocoa pods in Côte d'Ivoire.
Macroscopic and microscopic evaluations classified Fusarium isolates by distinct conidia shapes.
Molecular characterization utilized PCR with ITS4 and ITS5 primers for precise identification.
Findings call for strategic management approaches to combat cocoa pod rot effectively.

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Morphological and molecular analysis of Fusarium impacts cocoa crops in Côte d'Ivoire, suggesting focused control strategies.

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