Acremonium apii. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Acremonium apii. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Apium graveolens. DISEASE: Brown spot of celery. The fungus causes brown lesions most noticeable on the petiole. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Europe: British Isles; North America: Canada, USA (Colorado, Connecticut, New York). TRANSMISSION: Probably from plant debris (39, 207).