Virulence of the Δ<i>bcpmt</i> mutants on various hosts.

aPercentage of inoculations resulting in visible infections at 4 dpi (n ≥30). Leaves were wounded, where indicated, by puncturing with a needle. Inoculum consisted of 0.2 sq. mm agar cubes with mycelium. bGrowth rate of the radius of the infected area, calculated for successful inoculations (n ≥15). *Asterisks indicate a statistically significant difference with the wild type in the same plant. N/A: not applicable. w/o: without.