Journal article
Names of Phytopathogenic Fungi: A Practical Guide
Phytopathology, Vol.111(9), pp.1500-1508
2021
Abstract
Using the correct name for phytopathogenic fungi and oomycetes is essential for communicating knowledge about species and their biology, control, and quarantine as well as for trade and research purposes. However, many plant pathogenic fungi are pleomorphic, meaning they produce different asexual (anamorph) and sexual (teleomorph) morphs in their life cycles. Therefore, more than one name has been applied to different morphs of the same species, which has confused users. The onset of DNA technologies makes it possible to connect different morphs of the same species, resulting in a move to a more natural classification system for fungi in which a single name for a genus and species can now be used. This move to a single nomenclature, coupled with the advent of molecular systematics and the introduction of polythetic taxonomic approaches, has been the main driving force for a reclassification of fungi, including pathogens. Nonetheless, finding the correct name for species remains challenging. In this article we outline a series of steps or considerations to greatly simplify this process and provide links to various online databases and resources to aid in determining the correct name. Additionally, a list of accurate names is provided for the most common genera and species of phytopathogenic fungi.
Details
- Title
- Names of Phytopathogenic Fungi: A Practical Guide
- Authors/Creators
- P.W. Crous (Author/Creator) - Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity InstituteA.Y. Rossman (Author/Creator) - Oregon State UniversityM.C. Aime (Author/Creator) - Purdue University West LafayetteW.C. Allen (Author/Creator) - United States Department of AgricultureT. Burgess (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityJ.Z. Groenewald (Author/Creator) - Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity InstituteL.A. Castlebury (Author/Creator) - United States Department of Agriculture
- Publication Details
- Phytopathology, Vol.111(9), pp.1500-1508
- Publisher
- The American Phytopathological Society
- Identifiers
- 991005546326707891
- Copyright
- © 2021 The Authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Harry Butler Institute
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
- 3.97 Plant Pathology
- 3.97.1173 Hyphomycetes
- Web Of Science research areas
- Plant Sciences
- ESI research areas
- Plant & Animal Science