Trematosphaeria

Trematosphaeria

Trematosphaeria is a genus of fungi in the family Trematosphaeriaceae. The genus was first described by the mycologist Gustav Lindau in 1897. The fungi in this genus are known to cause diseases in plants, particularly in the Ascomycota division.

Classification

Trematosphaeria is classified under the Ascomycota division, Dothideomycetes class, Pleosporales order, and Trematosphaeriaceae family. It is one of the many genera that make up the Pleosporales order, which is one of the largest orders of fungi.

Description

The fungi in the Trematosphaeria genus are characterized by their dark, globose to subglobose ascocarps, which are often covered in hairs. They have bitunicate asci, which means they have a double wall. The inner wall expands during spore release, pushing through the outer wall. The ascospores are typically brown and multi-septate.

Pathogenicity

Some species of Trematosphaeria are known to be pathogenic, causing diseases in plants. They can cause leaf spots, stem cankers, and other symptoms. The severity of the disease can vary depending on the host plant and the specific species of Trematosphaeria.

Species

There are several species in the Trematosphaeria genus, including:

• Trematosphaeria pertusa
• Trematosphaeria hyalospora
• Trematosphaeria ovata
• Trematosphaeria callimorpha

Each species has its own unique characteristics and host range.

See also

• List of Trematosphaeria species
• Fungal plant pathogens and diseases