Pseudocercospora subsessilis
Pseudocercospora subsessilis is a species of fungus in the family Mycosphaerellaceae. It is a type of plant pathogen that affects various species of plants, causing diseases such as leaf spot and blight.
Taxonomy[edit | edit source]
The genus Pseudocercospora belongs to the family Mycosphaerellaceae, in the order Capnodiales, class Dothideomycetes, phylum Ascomycota, and kingdom Fungi. The species Pseudocercospora subsessilis was first described by the mycologist Crous in 1998.
Description[edit | edit source]
Pseudocercospora subsessilis is characterized by its conidiophores that are brown, smooth, and subsessile. The conidia are multi-septate, pale brown, and have a distinct scar at the base.
Pathogenicity[edit | edit source]
As a plant pathogen, Pseudocercospora subsessilis causes diseases in various plant species. The fungus infects the leaves of the host plant, causing symptoms such as leaf spots and blight. The severity of the disease can vary depending on the host plant species and environmental conditions.
Management[edit | edit source]
Management of Pseudocercospora subsessilis involves the use of fungicides and cultural practices such as crop rotation and removal of infected plant material. In some cases, resistant plant varieties may also be used.
See also[edit | edit source]
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