Monilinia

Monilinia is a genus of fungi in the family Sclerotiniaceae.[1]

Monilinia
Spores of Monilia (the anamorph of Monilinia)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Leotiomycetes
Order: Helotiales
Family: Sclerotiniaceae
Genus: Monilinia
Honey
Type species
Monilinia fructicola
(G.Winter) Honey
Species

Monilinia azaleae
Monilinia fructicola
Monilinia fructigena
Monilinia laxa
Monilinia mali
Monilinia oxycocci

Monilinia fungi are pathogens to Rosaceae and Ericaceae and often cause major losses to crops. The genus is sometimes divided into two sections based on whether they possess disjunctors - these are small structures in mature fungi that help with spore dispersal.[2] There are about thirty known species in this genus.[2] Most studies of the fungi focuses on their pathogenic effects toward apples, pears and other fruits. The disease it causes is known as brown rot.[2]

In Japan, this fungus has seen apothecial uses[2]

References

  1. Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58.
  2. H J Willets; J Harada (1984). "A Review of Apothecial Production by Monilina Fungi in Japan". Mycologia. 76 (2): 314–325. doi:10.2307/3793107. JSTOR 3793107.


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