Ophiostoma ulmi
Encyclopedia
Ophiostoma ulmi is a species of fungus
in the Ophiostomataceae
family. It is one of the causative agents of Dutch elm disease
. It was first described under the name Graphium ulmi, and later transferred to the genus Ophiostoma
.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
in the Ophiostomataceae
Ophiostomataceae
The Ophiostomataceae are a family of fungi in the Ascomycota, class Sordariomycetes. The family was named by J.A. Nannfeldt in 1932. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, and are typically found in temperate regions, as pathogens of both coniferous and deciduous trees....
family. It is one of the causative agents of Dutch elm disease
Dutch elm disease
Dutch elm disease is a disease caused by a member of the sac fungi category, affecting elm trees which is spread by the elm bark beetle. Although believed to be originally native to Asia, the disease has been accidentally introduced into America and Europe, where it has devastated native...
. It was first described under the name Graphium ulmi, and later transferred to the genus Ophiostoma
Ophiostoma
Ophiostoma is a genus of fungi within the Ophiostomataceae family.Ophiostoma includes the following species:* Ophiostoma carpenteri Hausner, Eyjólfsdóttir, and Reid, 2003, an ophiostomatoid fungus closely related to Ophiostoma retusum Hausner et al. named in honor of Dr. Steven E...
.