The ''Coniochaeta'' are a

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of pleomorphic

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s of the order ''

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'' and are

pathogen In biology, a pathogen ( el, πάθος, "suffering", "passion" and , "producer of") in the oldest and broadest sense, is any organism or agent that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a ger ...

s of

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s. Some species have also been found to form

endophytic An endophyte is an endosymbiont, often a bacterium or fungus, that lives within a plant for at least part of its life cycle without causing apparent disease. Endophytes are ubiquitous and have been found in all species of plants studied to dat ...

associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not actually harm the

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. They can take the form of pink to brown

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hypha A hypha (; ) is a long, branching, filamentous structure of a fungus, oomycete, or actinobacterium. In most fungi, hyphae are the main mode of vegetative growth, and are collectively called a mycelium. Structure A hypha consists of one o ...

conidiophore A conidium ( ; ), sometimes termed an asexual chlamydospore or chlamydoconidium (), is an asexual, non-motile spore of a fungus. The word ''conidium'' comes from the Ancient Greek word for dust, ('). They are also called mitospores due to the ...

s or

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. In 2013, the ''Lecythophora'' were merged with the ''Coniochaeta'', following suggestions by

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''et al''.

Ecology

The ''Coniochaeta'' have been described as typically associated with wood, water, and soil. However, there is also growing evidence of specialised associations between each species and specific environments, and a suggestion that 4-

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d and 8-spored species interact differently with their environments, some species surviving

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, which activate their sexual cycle.''Coniochaeta extramundana'', with a Synopsis of Other ''Coniochaeta'' Species. D. P. Mahoney and J. S. LaFavre Mycologia Vol. 73, No. 5 (Sep. - Oct., 1981), pp. 931-952

Medical Issues

Other members of the ''Coniochaeta,'' most commonly ''

Coniochaeta polymorpha The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

'', can cause clinical infections in

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individuals, which has increased recent interest in the genus.

Species

As accepted by

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Coniochaeta acaciae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta africana The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta albidomucosa The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta alkalivirens The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta angustispora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta arctispora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta arenariae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta areolatirubra The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta arxii The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta baysunika The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta boothii The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta burtii The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta caffra The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta calligoni The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta caryotae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

'' * '' Coniochaeta cateniformis'' * ''

Coniochaeta cephalothecoides The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta cipronana The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta coluteae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta cruciata The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta cymbiformispora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta cypraeispora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta dakotensis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta deborreae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta decumbens The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta dendrobiicola The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta detonsa The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta discoidea The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta discospora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta dumosa The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta elegans The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta ellipsoidea The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta emodensis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta endophytica The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta euphorbiae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta extramundana The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta fasciculata The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta fibrosae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta fodinicola The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta geophila The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta gigantospora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta gymnosporiae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta haloxyli The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta hansenii The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta hericium The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta hoffmannii ''Coniochaeta hoffmannii'', also known as ''Lecythophora hoffmannii'', is an ascomycete fungus that grows commonly in soil. It has also been categorized as a soft-rot fungus capable of bringing the surface layer of timber into a state of decay, ...

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Coniochaeta iranica The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta krabiensis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta leucoplaca The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta ligniaria The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but d ...

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Coniochaeta lignicola The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta lutea The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta luteorubra The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta luteoviridis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta magniquadrispora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta malacotricha The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta marina The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

'' * '' Coniochaeta microspora'' * ''

Coniochaeta mirabilis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta mongoliae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta montana The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

'' * '' Coniochaeta multispora'' * ''

Coniochaeta mutabilis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta myricariae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta navarrae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta nepalica The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta niesslii The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

'' * '' Coniochaeta nigerrima'' * ''

Coniochaeta nivea The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta nuciformis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta ornata The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta ostrea The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta ovata The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta palaoa The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta parasitica The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta perangusta The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta phalacrocarpa The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta philocoproides The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta pilifera The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta polymegasperma The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta polysperma The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta proteae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta prunicola The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta pulveracea The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta punctulata The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but d ...

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Coniochaeta renispora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta rhopalochaeta The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta rosae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta saccardoi The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta salicifolia The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta sarothamni The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta savoryi The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta scatigena The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta simbalensis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta sinensis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta sordaria The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta sphaeroidea The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta subcorticalis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta taeniospora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphism (cytology), pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form Endophyte, endophytic associations within plants in which they li ...

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Coniochaeta tetraspora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta tilakii The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta trivialis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta vagans The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta velutina The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta velutinosa The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta verticillata The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order '' Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta vineae The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta williamsii The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

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Coniochaeta xinjiangensis The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do ...

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Coniochaeta xylariispora The ''Coniochaeta'' are a genus of pleomorphic yeasts of the order ''Coniochaetales'' and are pathogens of trees. Some species have also been found to form endophytic associations within plants in which they live inside plant tissues but do not ...

'' Former species; * ''C. brassicae'' = '' Cladorrhinum olerum'', Podosporaceae family * ''C. calva'' = ''

Lasiosphaeria calva ''Lasiosphaeria'' is a genus of fungi in the family Lasiosphaeriaceae The Lasiosphaeriaceae are a family of fungi in the Ascomycota, class Sordariomycetes. Genera *'' Anopodium'' *'' Apiosordaria'' *'' Apodospora'' *''Apodus'' *'' Arecacic ...

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Lasiosphaeriaceae The Lasiosphaeriaceae are a family of fungi in the Ascomycota, class Sordariomycetes. Genera *'' Anopodium'' *'' Apiosordaria'' *'' Apodospora'' *'' Apodus'' *'' Arecacicola'' *''Arniella'' *''Arnium'' *'' Bombardia'' *''Bombardioidea'' *''Ca ...

* ''C. canina'' = '' Lecythophora canina'', Coniochaetaceae * ''C. capillifera'' = ''

Hypocopra capillifera ''Hypocopra'' is a genus of fungi in the family Xylariaceae The Xylariaceae are a family of mostly small ascomycetous fungi. It is one of the most commonly encountered groups of ascomycetes and is found throughout the temperate and tropical r ...

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Xylariaceae The Xylariaceae are a family of mostly small ascomycetous fungi. It is one of the most commonly encountered groups of ascomycetes and is found throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world. They are typically found on wood, seeds ...

* ''C. elaeidicola'' = ''

Stilbohypoxylon elaeidicola ''Stilbohypoxylon'' is a genus of fungi in the family Xylariaceae The Xylariaceae are a family of mostly small ascomycetous fungi. It is one of the most commonly encountered groups of ascomycetes and is found throughout the temperate and t ...

'', Xylariaceae * ''C. ershadii'' = '' Coniolariella ershadii'', Xylariaceae * ''C. hypoxylina'' = ''

Stilbohypoxylon hypoxylinum ''Stilbohypoxylon'' is a genus of fungi in the family Xylariaceae The Xylariaceae are a family of mostly small ascomycetous fungi. It is one of the most commonly encountered groups of ascomycetes and is found throughout the temperate and tro ...

'', Xylariaceae * ''C. gamsii'' = '' Coniolariella limonispora'', Xylariaceae * ''C. nodulisporioides'' = '' Coniocessia nodulisporioides'', Coniocessiaceae * ''C. obliquata'' = ''

Rosellinia obliquata ''Rosellinia'' is a genus of fungi in the family Xylariaceae consisting of over 90 species. Several of the species in this genus are plant pathogens. Fossils of ''Rosellinia'' have been found in 12 million year old rocks from central England. T ...

'', Xylariaceae * ''C. pilosella'' = ''

Capronia pilosella ''Capronia'' is a genus of fungi in the family Herpotrichiellaceae. It has about 80 species. Species *''Capronia acutiseta'' *'' Capronia albimontana'' *''Capronia amylacea'' *''Capronia andina'' *''Capronia apiculata'' *''Capronia arctic ...

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Herpotrichiellaceae Herpotrichiellaceae is a family of ascomycetous fungi within the order Chaetothyriales and within the class Eurotiomycetes. It contains 16 genera and about 270 species. The type genus of the family, ''Herpotrichiella'', is now synonymous with '' ...

* ''C. polyspora'' = ''

Sordaria polyspora ''Sordaria'' is a genus of microscopic fungi. It is commonly found in the feces of herbivore A herbivore is an animal anatomically and physiologically adapted to eating plant material, for example foliage or marine algae, for the main comp ...

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Sordariaceae The Sordariaceae are a family of perithecial fungi within the Sordariales order. The family includes the important model organism ''Neurospora crassa'' that is used in genetic research. Members of the family include the red bread molds in the ...

* ''C. queenslandiae'' = ''

Rosellinia queenslandiae ''Rosellinia'' is a genus of fungi in the family Xylariaceae consisting of over 90 species. Several of the species in this genus are plant pathogens. Fossils of ''Rosellinia'' have been found in 12 million year old rocks from central England. The ...

'', Xylariaceae * ''C. sanguinolenta'' = ''

Helminthosphaeria sanguinolenta ''Helminthosphaeria'' is a genus of fungi in the family Helminthosphaeriaceae (Ascomycota Ascomycota is a phylum of the kingdom Fungi that, together with the Basidiomycota, forms the subkingdom Dikarya. Its members are commonly known as the s ...

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Helminthosphaeriaceae The Helminthosphaeriaceae are a family of fungi in the class Sordariomycetes. Species in this family are saprobic, often growing on rotten wood or on the fruit bodies of old mushrooms. They are distributed in temperate In geography, t ...

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