Thielaviopsis

Thielaviopsis
Microscopic view of Thielaviopsis chlamydospores (black) and endoconidia (hyaline)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Ascomycota
Subdivision:	Pezizomycotina
Class:	Sordariomycetes
Order:	Microascales
Family:	Ceratocystidaceae
Genus:	Thielaviopsis
Species
Thielaviopsis abuensis Thielaviopsis basicola Thielaviopsis ceramica Thielaviopsis eucalypti Thielaviopsis musarum Thielaviopsis neocaledoniae Thielaviopsis podocarpi Thielaviopsis wallemiiformis
Synonyms
Chalara

Thielaviopsis is a small genus of fungi in the order Microascales. The genus includes several important agricultural pathogens. The most widespread is T. basicola, the causal agent in several root rot diseases of economically important crop species including cotton and a variety of vegetables. In cotton, Thielaviopsis root rot, also known as black root rot causes necrosis of the roots and stunting of the crop plants.

References

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