| dna fingerprinting and anastomosis grouping reveal similar genetic diversity in rhizoctonia species infecting turfgrasses in the transition zone of usa. | rhizoctonia blight is a common and serious disease of many turfgrass species. the most widespread causal agent, thanatephorus cucumeris (anamorph: r. solani), consists of several genetically different subpopulations. in addition, waitea circinata varieties zeae, oryzae and circinata (anamorph: rhizoctonia spp.) also can cause the disease. accurate identification of the causal pathogen is important for effective management of the disease. it is challenging to distinguish the specific causal patho ... | 2013 | 23709576 |