Bipolaris microstegii

Andrew M. Minnis; Amy Y. Rossman; Nathan M. Kleczewski; S. Luke Flory

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Bipolaris microstegii

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Authors:

Andrew M. Minnis, Amy Y. Rossman, Nathan M. Kleczewski, S. Luke Flory

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Crous, P.W., Shivas R.G.; Wingfield M.J., et al. Fungal planet description sheets: 128-153. Persoonia. 29: 151.

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Abstract

Many species of Bipolaris are important pathogens of grasses. This new species was isolated from Microstegium vimineum, an invasive plant in the USA. The fungus causes disease on Microstegium, but it also infects a wider range of hosts.

Citation

Minnis, Andrew M.; Rossman, Amy Y.; Kleczewski, Nathan M.; Flory, S. Luke. 2012. Bipolaris microstegii. In: Crous, P.W., Shivas R.G.; Wingfield M.J., et al. Fungal planet description sheets: 128-153. Persoonia. 29: 150-151.