Scolecobasidium constrictum. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Scolecobasidium constrictum. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Arachis, Gmelina, Hevae (roots), Palmae, Petroselinum, Sargassum, Theobroma, Triticum, Vitis, Zea. Also from air, decaying leaves and soil; brain and lung of cat and cerebellum of chicken. DISEASE: None as a primary pathogen of plants; encountered as a secondary invader or as a saprobe. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Africa: Egypt, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania. Asia: India, Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah), Sri Lanka. Australasia & Oceania: Australia. Europe: UK. North America: Canada, USA. South America: Brazil. TRANSMISSION: Presumably via conidia dispersed by air or water, or movement of infected soil or plant debris.