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March 14, 2026PlantsOpen Access

Identification and Biological Characterizations of the Causal Agent of Leaf Spot Disease in Pseudostellaria heterophylla

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The study aims to identify the causal agent of leaf spot disease in Pseudostellaria heterophylla and understand its pathogenic characteristics.
Detailed morphological characterization and phylogenetic analyses were performed to identify the pathogen.
Koch’s postulates were used to test pathogenicity of Sclerotiophoma versabilis.
Environmental and nutritional factors affecting mycelial growth and conidial germination were evaluated.
Sclerotiophoma versabilis was conclusively identified as the causal agent of leaf spot disease.
Optimal mycelial growth occurred at temperatures between 20–25 °C and pH levels of 6–8.
Starch and glycine were determined as the most favorable carbon and nitrogen sources for fungal growth.

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YKYunbo KuangNingde Normal University QCQuan ChenZhejiang Sci-Tech University FAFelix AbahFujian Agriculture and Forestry University

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Analysis reveals environmental factors and carbon sources influence leaf spot disease caused by Sclerotiophoma versabilis in Pseudostellaria heterophylla.

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Kuang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4b9fb18185d8a398024c7 https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15060883

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Analysis reveals environmental factors and carbon sources influence leaf spot disease caused by Sclerotiophoma versabilis in Pseudostellaria heterophylla.

Identification and Biological Characterizations of the Causal Agent of Leaf Spot Disease in Pseudostellaria heterophylla

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Identification and Biological Characterizations of the Causal Agent of Leaf Spot Disease in Pseudostellaria heterophylla

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