Uredo glumarum

Uredo glumarum is a species of fungus that belongs to the Uredinales order. It is known for causing a type of plant disease known as rust in various cereal crops.

Taxonomy

The species was first described in the scientific literature by the German mycologist Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1879. It belongs to the Uredo genus, which comprises over 500 species of rust fungi. The name glumarum is derived from the Latin word gluma, referring to the bracts surrounding the flowers of grasses, which is a common site of infection for this species.

Description

Uredo glumarum is characterized by the production of urediniospores, which are a type of spore produced by rust fungi during the asexual phase of their life cycle. These spores are typically orange or brown in color and are produced in structures known as uredinia. The uredinia of Uredo glumarum are often found on the glumes of infected plants, hence the species name.

Life Cycle

Like other rust fungi, Uredo glumarum has a complex life cycle that involves two different host plants. The primary host is typically a species of grass, while the secondary host is often a species of barberry. The fungus produces different types of spores on each host, which are adapted to infect the other host. This allows the fungus to complete its life cycle and spread to new hosts.

Economic Impact

Uredo glumarum is a significant pathogen of cereal crops, including wheat, barley, and oat. Infection can lead to significant yield losses, particularly in years with favorable conditions for the fungus. Control measures typically involve the use of fungicides and the cultivation of resistant varieties.

See Also

• List of wheat diseases
• List of barley diseases
• List of oat diseases

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