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

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

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

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

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

• List of Pseudocercospora species
• Plant pathology