Cylindrocarpon tenue

Cylindrocarpon tenue is a species of fungus in the family Nectriaceae. It is a plant pathogen that affects a variety of crops and ornamental plants.

Taxonomy

The genus Cylindrocarpon was first described by Pier Andrea Saccardo in 1881. The species Cylindrocarpon tenue was later described by George Massee in 1895. The genus is characterized by its cylindrical conidia, from which it derives its name.

Description

Cylindrocarpon tenue is a filamentous fungus that produces hyphae and spores. The hyphae are typically white to cream in color, while the spores are cylindrical and colorless. The fungus is capable of producing perithecia, which are flask-shaped structures that contain the asci and ascospores.

Pathogenicity

Cylindrocarpon tenue is a pathogen of several plant species, causing diseases such as root rot and wilt. The fungus infects the roots of the plant, causing them to rot and the plant to wilt and die. It is particularly problematic in greenhouses and nursery settings, where it can cause significant crop losses.

Management

Management of Cylindrocarpon tenue involves a combination of cultural practices and chemical treatments. Cultural practices include crop rotation, sanitation, and the use of resistant varieties. Chemical treatments include the use of fungicides and soil fumigation.

See also

• List of Cylindrocarpon species
• Plant pathology