Microdochium bolleyi

Microdochium bolleyi is a species of fungus in the family Nectriaceae. It is a plant pathogen that affects a variety of crop species, causing diseases such as seedling blight and root rot.

Taxonomy

The species was first described in 1912 by American mycologist Frank Lincoln Stevens and his collaborator, John Galen Rorer. The species name bolleyi honors American botanist Henry L. Bolley, who made significant contributions to the study of plant diseases.

Description

Microdochium bolleyi is a filamentous fungus, characterized by its production of conidia, or asexual spores. The conidia are typically hyaline, smooth, and cylindrical in shape. The fungus grows in a mycelial form, with hyphae that are septate and hyaline.

Pathogenicity

Microdochium bolleyi is a pathogen of several crop species, including wheat, barley, and oats. It causes diseases such as seedling blight and root rot, which can result in significant yield losses. The fungus infects the plant through the roots, and can spread to the stem and leaves.

Management

Management of Microdochium bolleyi involves a combination of cultural practices and chemical control. Cultural practices include crop rotation, use of resistant varieties, and proper irrigation management. Chemical control involves the use of fungicides, which can be applied as seed treatments or foliar sprays.

See also

• List of barley diseases
• List of wheat diseases