Albugo candida
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White rust, Albugo candida is a species
from family Albuginaceae; however, all the other species in this family are called "white rust." Like other water mould
s which are plant pathogens, it is sometimes called a fungus, although water moulds are not classified in the kingdom Fungi.
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Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
from family Albuginaceae; however, all the other species in this family are called "white rust." Like other water mould
Water mould
Oömycota or oömycetes form a distinct phylogenetic lineage of fungus-like eukaryotic microorganisms . They are filamentous, microscopic, absorptive organisms that reproduce both sexually and asexually...
s which are plant pathogens, it is sometimes called a fungus, although water moulds are not classified in the kingdom Fungi.
Synonyms:
- Albugo candidans
- Aecidium candidum Pers., (1797)
- Albugo cruciferarum (DC.) Gray, (1821)
- Cystopus candidans
- Cystopus candidus (Pers.) Lév., (1847)
- Uredo candida (Pers.) Fr., (1832)
- Uredo candida Rabenh.
- Uredo cruciferarum DC.
Hosts:
- BrassicaceaeBrassicaceaeBrassicaceae, a medium sized and economically important family of flowering plants , are informally known as the mustards, mustard flowers, the crucifers or the cabbage family....
species.