''Fusarium oxysporum''
f.sp. ''lini'' is a
fungal
A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from th ...
plant pathogen
Plant pathology (also phytopathology) is the scientific study of diseases in plants caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). Organisms that cause infectious disease include fungi, oomyc ...
. Among the diseases it causes is
flax
Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, ''Linum usitatissimum'', in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates. Textiles made from flax are known in ...
wilt.
See also
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List of flax diseases
References
External links
USDA ARS Fungal Database
oxysporum f.sp. lini
Fungi described in 1940
Fungal plant pathogens and diseases
Fiber plant diseases
Forma specialis taxa
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