Anisogramma anomala

Anisogramma anomala
Cankers caused by Anisogramma anomala on a hazlenut branch
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Phylum:	Ascomycota
Class:	Sordariomycetes
Subclass:	Sordariomycetidae
Order:	Diaporthales
Family:	Gnomoniaceae
Genus:	Anisogramma
Species:	A. anomala
Binomial name
Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müll., (1962)
Synonyms
Apioporthe anomala (Peck) Höhn., (1917) Cryptosporella anomala (Peck) Sacc., (1882) Diatrype anomala Peck

Anisogramma anomala is a plant pathogen that causes a disease known as Eastern filbert blight on Corylus spp. (hazlenut). Symptoms include the formation of cankers on twigs. It is a particular problem on Corylus avellana which is farmed commercially. It is native to North America. The spores are spread by rain splash. Fungicides can be used to control the disease.

External links

• Index Fungorum
• USDA ARS Fungal Database

References

• EPPO - Anisogramma anomala