Erysiphe graminis. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Erysiphe graminis. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: On numerous species compasing over 100 genera of Gramineae, with the exception of the Maydeae, Andropogoneae, Zoysicae, Paniceae and Oryzeae (Dickson, 1956; Hirata, 1966). DISEASE: Powdery mildew of wheat, barley ant other cereals and grasses. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: World-wide. TRANSMISSION: Initial infection by persistent mycelium and conidia on stubble or straw as well as on overwintered plants; ascospores from ovenvintered cleistothecia when formed, may also cause infection (Turner, 1956).
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1988 ◽
Vol 113
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pp. 455-460
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