Fusarium incarnatum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Sordariomycetes |
Order: | Hypocreales |
Family: | Nectriaceae |
Genus: | Fusarium |
Species: | F. incarnatum
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Binomial name | |
Fusarium incarnatum (Desm.) Sacc., (1886)
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Synonyms | |
Fusarium semitectum Berk. & Ravenel, (1875) |
Fusarium incarnatum is a fungal pathogen in the genus Fusarium, family Nectriaceae. It is usually associated with over 40 phylogenetic species in the natural environment to form the Fusarium incarnatum-equiseti species complex (FIESC).[1] This complex is widespread across the globe in subtropical and temperate regions,[2] resulting in many reported cases of crop diseases. It produces various mycotoxins including trichothecenes zearalenone,[3] causing both plant and animal diseases.