Description of Alternaria kierstenii sp. nov. from invasive garlic mustard highlights agricultural biosecurity risks of foreign weeds as pathogen reservoirs
Cole Sawyer, Jami L. Thomas, Glen Groben, Michael R. Fulcher, Matthew Tancos
The paper describes a new Alternaria species isolated from invasive garlic mustard, highlighting its broad host range and potential agricultural biosecurity risks.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology