Doratomyces

Doratomyces
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Ascomycota
Class:	Sordariomycetes
Order:	Microascales
Family:	Microascaceae
Genus:	Doratomyces Corda (1829)
Type species
Doratomyces neesii Corda (1829)
Species
D. asperulus D. columnaris D. microsporus D. neesii D. purpureofuscus D. stemonitis
Synonyms[1]
Synpenicillium Costantin (1888)

Doratomyces (Dor-ah-toe-mice’-ees) is a genus of the fungi imperfecti, closely related to Scopulariopsis. Their conidiophores gather together to form a stalk-like inflorescence known as a synnema or coremia; Scopulariopsis being distinguished in their lack of such a structure.^[2]

Usually associated with decay, they are usually found in association with dead wood, rotting plants, and in soil or dung. Economically, they can cause rot in potatoes, oats and corn.^[2]

References

1. ^ "Doratomyces Corda 1829". MycoBank. International Mycological Association. http://www.mycobank.org/MycoTaxo.aspx?Link=T&Rec=8093. Retrieved 2011-01-24. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Webster J, Weber RWS. (2007). Introduction to Fungi. Cambridge University Press. pp. 864. ISBN 0521807395.