Thielaviopsis

Thielaviopsis
Microscopic view of Thielaviopsis chlamydospores (black) and endoconidia (hyaline)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Subdivision: Pezizomycotina
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Microascales
Family: Ceratocystidaceae
Genus: Thielaviopsis
Species
  • Thielaviopsis abuensis
  • Thielaviopsis basicola
  • Thielaviopsis ceramica
  • Thielaviopsis eucalypti
  • Thielaviopsis musarum
  • Thielaviopsis neocaledoniae
  • Thielaviopsis podocarpi
  • Thielaviopsis wallemiiformis
Synonyms

Chalara

Thielaviopsis is a small genus of fungi in the order Microascales.[1] 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

  1. ↑ "Thielaviopsis". National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved 26 October 2012.