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Oct 2026
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma zeae’: community-driven species delineation of the maize bushy stunt phytoplasma, a Dalbulus-transmitted corn pathogen confined to the Americas
The ecological profile of ‘Ca. P. zeae’, including its narrow host and vector range and restricted geographic distribution, supports its recognition as a novel species under Rule c of the IRPCM guidelines.
T. Pellegrinetti, Joshua Molligan, Abraão Almeida Santos et al.
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