Ramularia psoraleae. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Ramularia psoraleae. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOST: Psoralea machrostachya. DISEASE: Leaf spot of P. machrostachya. The lesions are mainly circular, sometimes merging to give an irregular appearance. Small tufts of white conidiophores can be seen on either leaf surface, but predominantly on the underside. Sporulation is known to occur in May. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: North America (USA: California). TRANSMISSION: By wind dispersal of air-borne conidia.
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