''Mycosphaerella linicola'' 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.
Caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: On leaves, stems and peduncles of ''Linum usitatissimum, and Linum'' spp. DISEASE: Pasmo disease of flax GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Widespread with host (CMI Map 18, ed. 5, 1977). TRANSMISSION: The fungus carries over on crop debris and other ''Linum'' spp. It is said to remain viable in soil for several years (60, 2047). Infested seeds on germination produce infected seedlings (5, 365; 25, 449). In New Zealand seed-borne infection was said to be a minor factor and wind-borne infection
See also
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List of ''Mycosphaerella'' species
References
linicola
Fungal plant pathogens and diseases
Fungi described in 1910
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