Lecanicillium dimorphum. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Lecanicillium dimorphum. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. DISEASE: Occurs mainly on the cultivated mushroom, Agaricus bisporus (CHEN et al., 1985). It is not a serious fungal pathogen. HOSTS: Agaricus bisporus and Puccinia coronata; leaf litter of Acer saccharum; also isolated from soil. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: NORTH AMERICA: USA. ASIA: China, Iran, Israel. EUROPE: Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands. TRANSMISSION: Soil- and air-borne.
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