Paramyrothecium indicum : New Species Of Pathogenic Fungus
Scientists recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’
- Paramyrothecium indicum is a new species of phytopathogenic fungus.
- Phytopathogens are parasites surviving on a plant host.
- Most of Paramyrothecium are phytopathogens.
- They are responsible for “serious plant diseases which might negatively affect crop productivity.
- Paramyrothecium leaf spots are a type of fungal disease that can affect a variety of plants.
- Some species of Paramyrothecium produce secondary metabolites with bio-herbicidal potentials and, therefore, may find application in controlling weeds.
