Erysiphe cruciferarum
| Erysiphe cruciferarum | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Erysiphe communis [sic], illustration from M. Cilenšek: Naše škodljive rastline (1892) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Leotiomycetess |
| Subclass: | Leotiomycetidae |
| Order: | Erysiphales |
| Family: | Erysiphaceae |
| Genus: | Erysiphe |
| Species: | E. cruciferarum |
| Binomial name | |
| Erysiphe cruciferarum Opiz ex L. Junell, (1967) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Alphitomorpha communis | |
Erysiphe cruciferarum is a plant pathogen that causes powdery mildew on brassica, especially brussels sprouts.[1]
It is being evaluated as a potential biological control for the invasive plant garlic mustard.
External links
- Index Fungorum
- USDA ARS Fungal Database
- http://etd.ohiolink.edu/send-pdf.cgi/Ciola%20Victoria%20Lyn.pdf?acc_num=wright1247167400