Epicoccum indicum : New Species Of Fungi
A new species of phytopathogenic fungi, Epicoccum indicum (Ascomycota, Didymellaceae), associated with an emerging leaf spot disease in Chrysopogon zizanioides (vetiver), was recently discovered by researchers at Banaras Hindu University.
- It is a new species of phytopathogenic fungi.
- The species name refers to India, where it was discovered.
- Phytopathogenic fungi cause diseases in plants, leading to significant economic losses in agriculture and horticulture.
- 70–80% of plant diseases are caused by phytopathogenic fungi.
- They infect various parts of plants including roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits.
- Most phytopathogenic fungi belong to the Ascomycetes and the Basidiomycetes
