Cladosporium: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Cladosporium is a genus of fungi that belongs to the phylum Ascomycota. It is a diverse and widespread group of molds that can be found in various environments, including soil, plants, decaying organic matter, and indoor spaces. Cladosporium species (they) are known for their …

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Trichoderma: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Conidia, phialides and conidiophores of Trichoderma in LPCB tease mount of culture microscopy

Introduction Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that plays a crucial role in agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental management. It is part of the phylum Ascomycota and is known for its diverse species that have the ability to interact with plants, other fungi, and soil microorganisms. …

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Curvularia: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Curvularia Colony characteristics on SDA-Reverse side view

Introduction Curvularia is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the family Pleosporaceae, commonly found in soil, decaying plant material, and various environmental niches. These fungi are known for their distinctive curved or sigmoid-shaped conidia (asexual spores), which give the genus its name. Characteristics: Pathogenicity: …

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