genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
fungi
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 ...
in the family
Hyponectriaceae
The Hyponectriaceae are a family of fungi, that was formerly in the order Xylariales
The Xylariales are an order (biology), order of fungi within the class (biology), class Sordariomycetes (also known as Pyrenomycetes), subdivision Pezizomycotin ...
. The genus is estimated to contain about 36 species that grow on dead leaves. Often confused with ''
Botryosphaeria
''Botryosphaeria'' is a genus of pathogenic fungi in the family Botryosphaeriaceae. There are 193 species, many of which are important disease-causing agents of various important agricultural crops.
Species
*'' Botryosphaeria abietina''
*'' Bot ...
Physalospora disrupta
''Physalospora disrupta'' is a plant pathogen infecting mangoes.
References
External links
Index FungorumUSDA ARS Fungal Database
Fungal plant pathogens and diseases
Mango tree diseases
Xylariales
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