Monilinia

Monilinia
	Spores of the anamorph of Monilinia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Ascomycota
Class:	Leotiomycetes
Order:	Helotiales
Family:	Sclerotiniaceae
Genus:	Monilinia; Honey
Type species
	Monilinia fructicola; (G.Winter) Honey
Species
	Monilinia azaleae; Monilinia fructicola; Monilinia fructigena; Monilinia laxa; Monilinia mali; Monilinia oxycocci; Monilinia rubi;

Monilinia is a genus of fungi in the family Sclerotiniaceae.[1]

Monilinia fungi are pathogens to Rosaceae and Ericaceae and often cause major losses to crops. The genus is sometimes divided into two sections based on whether they possess disjunctors - these are small structures in mature fungi that help with spore dispersal.[2] There are about thirty known species in this genus.[2] Most studies of the fungi focus on their pathogenic effects toward apples, pears and other fruits. The diseases they cause include brown rot and dry berry disease.[2]

In Japan, some species have pharmacological uses.[2]

References

Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58.
H J Willets; J Harada (1984). "A Review of Apothecial Production by Monilina Fungi in Japan". Mycologia. 76 (2): 314–325. doi:10.2307/3793107. JSTOR 3793107.

External links

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[1] Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58.

[willets-2] H J Willets; J Harada (1984). "A Review of Apothecial Production by Monilina Fungi in Japan". Mycologia. 76 (2): 314–325. doi:10.2307/3793107. JSTOR 3793107.