Drechslera campanulata

Drechslera campanulata is a species of fungus belonging to the family Pleosporaceae. It is a plant pathogen that affects a variety of crop species, causing diseases such as leaf spot and blight.

Taxonomy

The species was first described by M.B. Ellis in 1971. It belongs to the genus Drechslera, which comprises several species of plant pathogenic fungi. The genus is named after the German mycologist Heinrich Drechsler.

Description

Drechslera campanulata is characterized by its conidiophores, which are simple or branched, septate, and brown in color. The conidia are typically multicellular, cylindrical, and have a dark coloration.

Pathogenicity

Drechslera campanulata is a pathogen of several plant species. It causes diseases such as leaf spot and blight, which can lead to significant yield losses in affected crops. The fungus is capable of infecting a wide range of hosts, including both monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.

Management

Management of Drechslera campanulata involves a combination of cultural practices, chemical control, and the use of resistant varieties. Cultural practices include crop rotation and the removal of infected plant debris to reduce the amount of inoculum in the field. Chemical control typically involves the use of fungicides.

See also

• List of Drechslera species
• Plant pathology