- Thielaviopsis
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Thielaviopsis Microscopic view of Thielaviopsis chlamydospores (black) and endoconidia (hyaline) Scientific classification Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Subdivision: Pezizomycotina Class: Sordariomycetes Order: Microascales Genus: Thielaviopsis Species - T. australis
- T. basicola
- T. neocaledoniae
- T. ovoidea
- T. paradoxa
- T. populi
- T. thielavioides
Synonyms Chalara
Thielaviopsis is a small genus of fungi in the order Microascales. The genus includes several important agricultural pathogens. The most widespread is T. basicola, the causal agent in several root rot diseases of economically important crop species including cotton and a variety of vegetables. In cotton, Thielaviopsis root rot, also known as black root rot causes necrosis of the roots and stunting of the crop plants.
References
Categories:- Microascales
- Plant pathogens and diseases
- Sordariomycetes stubs
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