Pilidiella tibouchinae sp. nov. associated with foliage blight of Tibouchina granulosa (quaresmeira) in Brazil

Tibouchina granulosa (Melastomataceae), Brazilian glorytree (Brazilian common name – quaresmeira), a common tree of the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, is widely used as an ornamental for its violet or pink blossoms. Little is known about fungal diseases affecting this species, although these represent a...

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Main Authors: B.E.C. Miranda, R.W. Barreto, P.W. Crous, J.Z. Groenewald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:IMA Fungus
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Online Access:http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ima/imafung/2012/00000003/00000001/art00013