Evaluation of the polyresistance of teak clones to multiple isolates of Ceratocystis fimbriata
Tectona grandis; Ceratocystis fimbriata; genetic resistance; forest improvement
Teak (Tectona grandis L. f.) is a forest species of high economic importance on the world stage, widely cultivated in tropical regions due to the high quality and commercial value of its wood. In Brazil, especially in the state of Mato Grosso, the intensification of commercial plantations has been accompanied by an increase in the incidence of diseases, among which stands out the wilting of Ceratocystis, caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata, considered one of the main phytosanitary obstacles to crop sustainability. In this context, genetic resistance emerges as a priority strategy for mitigating the impacts caused by soil pathogens and for advancing forest improvement programs.