Urocystis occulta
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Urocystis occulta is a smut fungus which attacks the leaves and stalks of rye
(Secale cereale). It is found in Australia, Europe, and North America. The fungus was first described
by German botanist Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth
under the name Erysiphe occulta in 1833.
Rye
Rye is a grass grown extensively as a grain and as a forage crop. It is a member of the wheat tribe and is closely related to barley and wheat. Rye grain is used for flour, rye bread, rye beer, some whiskeys, some vodkas, and animal fodder...
(Secale cereale). It is found in Australia, Europe, and North America. The fungus was first described
Species description
A species description or type description is a formal description of a newly discovered species, usually in the form of a scientific paper. Its purpose is to give a clear description of a new species of organism and explain how it differs from species which have been described previously, or are...
by German botanist Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth
Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth
Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth was a German botanist. His name is abbreviated Wallr. as a taxon authority.-References:...
under the name Erysiphe occulta in 1833.