Macrophoma

Genus of fungi


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::summary Genus of fungi ::

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Macrophoma is a genus of anamorphic fungi in the family Botryosphaeriaceae. Some of these species are pathogenic: for example, M. musae is a banana pathogen that causes discoloration.

Species

References

References

  1. Adikaram, Nimal. (1986-01-01). "A survey of postharvest losses in some fruits and vegetables and the fungi associated with them". Sri Lanka Journals Online.
  2. Okigbo, R.N.. (2001-01-01). "Occurrence, pathogenicity and survival of Macrophoma mangiferae in leaves, branches and stems of mango (Mangifera indica L.)". Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

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