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problems in other kiwi-growing countries
too, and Diaporthe actinidiae is considered
to be its perfect stage (1, 2, 3). Phomopsis sp.
has been previously reported to cause leaf
spots and shoot necroses of kiwi plantations
inWestern and Northern Greece, respective-
ly (4). Kiwi is an economically important crop
in Greece grown in areas characterised by
humid climatic conditions, which presum-
ably favour the infection and the spread of
the disease during the growing season.
I would like to thank Mrs Sofia Migardou for
her substantial technical assistance.
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Figure 3. Conidia of a- and β-type of Phomopsis sp.
a
Figure 2. Necrotic lesions (a) and internal rot (b) of kiwi fruit
infected by Phomopsis sp.
b
Figure 1. Kiwi shoot showing internal wood discoloration due
to Phomopsis sp. infection.