Ochroconis gallopava: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Conidiophores and conidia of Ochroconis gallopava in LPCB tease mount of culture microscopy

Introduction Ochroconis gallopava is a species of fungus belonging to the Ascomycota phylum. It is commonly known as the “riverbank grape black rot fungus.” This fungus is primarily known for its pathogenic properties, as it can cause significant damage to various plant species, particularly grapevines. …

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

Introduction Cylindrocarpon is a genus of fungi that belongs to the class Dothideomycetes. This genus is characterized by its cylindrical or slightly curved, hyaline (colorless) conidia, which are the asexual spores produced by the fungus. The name “Cylindrocarpon” is derived from Greek, where “cylindro” means …

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