Elsinoë veneta

Elsinoë veneta is a species of fungus in the family Elsinoaceae. It is a plant pathogen that primarily affects the grapevine species Vitis vinifera, causing a disease known as anthracnose.

Taxonomy

Elsinoë veneta belongs to the genus Elsinoë, which is part of the family Elsinoaceae. The species was first described in the scientific literature by the Italian mycologist Piero Saccardo in 1884.

Description

Like other species in the genus Elsinoë, E. veneta is a filamentous fungus that produces spores in structures called acervuli. The spores are spread by wind and rain, and can survive in the soil for several years.

Pathogenicity

Elsinoë veneta is a plant pathogen that primarily infects the grapevine species Vitis vinifera. The fungus causes a disease known as anthracnose, which is characterized by the formation of dark, sunken lesions on the leaves, stems, and fruit of the infected plant. In severe cases, the disease can lead to significant yield losses.

Management

Management of Elsinoë veneta involves a combination of cultural practices and chemical control. Cultural practices include pruning infected plant parts and maintaining good air circulation to reduce humidity. Chemical control involves the use of fungicides, which are typically applied during the growing season.

See also

• List of grape diseases
• Plant pathology