Sink formation during shoot infection of tomato Micro Tom by Moniliophthora perniciosa, the causal agent of cacao witches broom disease, limits sugar supply for effective development of lateral roots

The goal of this studie was to show how the infection of Moniliophthora perniciosa, the causal agent of cacao witches broom disease hinders the proper development of lateral roots from the host, by limiting the sugar supply to the host root system