Monilinia

Monilinia
Spores of the anamorph of Monilinia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Leotiomycetes
Order: Helotiales
Family: Sclerotiniaceae
Genus: Monilinia
Honey
Type species
Monilinia fructicola
(G.Winter) Honey

Monilinia is a genus of fungi in the family Sclerotiniaceae.[1]

Monilinia fungi are pathogens to Rosaceae and Ericaceae and often cause major losses to crops. The genus is sometimes divided into two sections based on whether they possess disjunctors - these are small structures in mature fungi that help with spore dispersal.[2] There are about thirty known species in this genus.[2] Most studies of the fungi focus on their pathogenic effects toward apples, pears and other fruits. The diseases they cause include brown rot and dry berry disease.[2]

In Japan, some species have pharmacological uses.[2]

  1. ^ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. 13. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany: 1–58.
  2. ^ a b c d H J Willets; J Harada (1984). "A Review of Apothecial Production by Monilina Fungi in Japan". Mycologia. 76 (2): 314–325. doi:10.2307/3793107. JSTOR 3793107.