Ascochyta graminea
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Ascochyta graminea is a plant pathogen that causes Ascochyta leaf spot
on barley
which can also be caused by the related fungi Ascochyta hordei
, Ascochyta sorghi
and Ascochyta tritici
. It is considered a minor disease of barley.
Leaf spot
Leaf spots are round blemishes found on the leaves of many species of plants, mostly caused by parasitic fungi or bacteria.A typical spot is "zonal", meaning it has a definite edge and often has a darker border. When lots of spots are present, they can grow together and become a blight or a blotch...
on barley
Barley
Barley is a major cereal grain, a member of the grass family. It serves as a major animal fodder, as a base malt for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods...
which can also be caused by the related fungi Ascochyta hordei
Ascochyta hordei
Ascochyta hordei is a plant pathogen that causes Ascochyta leaf spot on barley, which can also be caused by the related fungi Ascochyta graminea, Ascochyta sorghi and Ascochyta tritici. It is considered a minor disease.- External links :* *...
, Ascochyta sorghi
Ascochyta sorghi
Ascochyta sorghi is a fungal plant pathogen. It causes Ascochyta leaf spot on barley that can also be caused by the related fungi Ascochyta hordei, Ascochyta graminea and Ascochyta tritici. It is considered a minor disease of barley.- External links :* *...
and Ascochyta tritici
Ascochyta tritici
Ascochyta tritici is a fungal plant pathogen that causes Ascochyta leaf spot on barley, wheat and maize.- External links :* *...
. It is considered a minor disease of barley.