Alternaria peponicola. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Alternaria peponicola. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Lagenaria, Cucurbita pepo and other gourds. DISEASE: Rind rot of cucurbits, although the fungus can occur on the leaves. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Europe: France, Germany, Italy. USSR (Larvia). North America: USA (New York). South America: Argentina. TRANSMISSION: By wind dispersal of airborne conidia.