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Sphaerotheca (fungi)
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Sphaerotheca is a genus of ascomycete fungi that currently includes two plant pathogen species, Sphaerotheca epilobii and Sphaerotheca castagnei
, that cause forms of Powdery mildew
. The original type species
, Sphaerotheca pannosa, now belongs to the genus Podosphaera
.
Sphaerotheca castagnei
Sphaerotheca castagnei is a species of ascomycete fungi in the Erysiphaceae family. A plant pathogen, it causes a form of Powdery mildew.-Description:...
, that cause forms of Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants. Powdery mildew diseases are caused by many different species of fungi in the order Erysiphales. It is one of the easier diseases to spot, as its symptoms are quite distinctive. Infected plants display white powdery spots on the...
. The original type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
, Sphaerotheca pannosa, now belongs to the genus Podosphaera
Podosphaera
Podosphaera is a genus of fungi in the family Erysiphaceae. Species in this genus are plant pathogens, causing powdery mildew.-Species:*P. aphanis*P. balsaminae*P. clandestina var. aucupariae*P. clandestina var. clandestina...
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