Bipolaris ravenelii

Bipolaris ravenelii is a species of fungus in the family Pleosporaceae. It is a plant pathogen that causes leaf spot diseases in a variety of plants, including corn, sorghum, and wheat.

Taxonomy

The genus Bipolaris was first described by the mycologist Hansford in 1944. The species Bipolaris ravenelii was named in honor of the American botanist Henry William Ravenel.

Description

Bipolaris ravenelii is characterized by its dark brown to black conidia, which are multi-celled and have a distinctive bipolar germination pattern. The conidia are typically elongated and have a slightly curved shape.

Pathogenicity

Bipolaris ravenelii is a pathogenic fungus that causes leaf spot diseases in a variety of plants. The fungus infects the plant through the leaves, causing dark spots to appear. If the infection is severe, it can lead to significant yield loss in crops such as corn, sorghum, and wheat.

Management

Management of Bipolaris ravenelii involves a combination of cultural practices and chemical control. Cultural practices include crop rotation and the use of resistant varieties. Chemical control involves the use of fungicides.

See also

• List of Bipolaris species
• Plant pathology