Monilinia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Monilinia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Spores of the anamorph of Monilinia | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Leotiomycetes |
| Order: | Helotiales |
| Family: | Sclerotiniaceae |
| Genus: | Monilinia Honey |
| Type species | |
| Monilinia fructicola (G.Winter) Honey | |
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]
