Rhynchosporium

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Rhynchosporium
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Ascomycetes
Order: Incertae sedis
Family: Incertae sedis
Genus: Rhynchosporium

The genus Rhynchosporium includes 10 species [1], including the following plant pathogenic species: R. oryzae and R. secalis. Rhynchosporium secalis is one of the most destructive pathogens of barley worldwide, causing yield decreases of up to 40% and reduced grain quality [2].


[edit] References

  1. ^ [1] Index fungorum
  2. ^ [2]Plant Pathology
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