Participants Rationale Armillaria species are important pathogens of woody plants causing root and butt rot. Little is known about the distribution and site relationships of these Armillaria species in Switzerland. In this study we are surveying Armillaria spp. In addition, we are studying the Armillaria spp.
Project aims to establish the frequency and distribution of Armillaria spp.
Back to contents Methods Soil samples are collected and searched for Armillaria rhizomorphs. The rhizomorphs are surface sterilised and put on malt agar plates. Pure cultures are isolated and identified to species by pairing with haploid tester strains. Publications of the results.