Phaeosphaeriaceae

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Phaeosphaeriaceae is a family of fungi within the order Pleosporales. The family is characterized by its diverse range of species, many of which are plant pathogens. The family was first described by the mycologist M.E. Barr in 1987.

Taxonomy[edit | edit source]

The family Phaeosphaeriaceae belongs to the order Pleosporales, which is part of the class Dothideomycetes, the largest class of fungi within the phylum Ascomycota. The family was first described by the mycologist M.E. Barr in 1987.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Members of the Phaeosphaeriaceae family are typically characterized by their dark, spherical to oval ascospores, which are often multi-septate. The asci are typically bitunicate, meaning they have two layers. The outer layer is thick and rigid, while the inner layer is thin and flexible.

Ecology[edit | edit source]

Phaeosphaeriaceae species are found worldwide and are often associated with plants, either as endophytes or pathogens. Some species are known to cause diseases in crops, such as Phaeosphaeria nodorum, which causes glume blotch in wheat.

Genera[edit | edit source]

The family Phaeosphaeriaceae includes the following genera:

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