- Mucor piriformis
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Mucor piriformis Scientific classification Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Zygomycota Class: Zygomycetes Subclass: Incertae sedis Order: Mucorale Family: Mucoraceae Genus: Mucor Species: Mucor piriformis Binomial name Mucor piriformis
Scop., (1772)Mucor piriformis is a plant pathogen that causes a soft rot of several fruits known as Mucor rot. Infection of its host fruits, such as apples and pears takes place post-harvest.
External links
Index Fungorum
USDA ARS Fungal Database
Mucor Rot - post-harvest diseases of apples and pearsReferences
Categories:- Zygomycota
- Plant pathogens and diseases
- Fungus stubs
- Plant disease stubs
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