Exserohilum [SEP] parent taxon
Exserohilum
Exserohilum is a genus of fungi in the family Pleosporaceae. The "Exserohilum" species are known for causing blight and human immune system diseases. The sexual reproductive(or ascigerous) states of Exserohilum species are known as Setosphaeria. The type species is "Exserohilum turcicum". This genus is among three dematiaceous that are categorized for containing pathogens leading to diseases like phaeohyphomycosis.
Morphology.
"Exserohilum" is an asexual organism that reproduces through spores. These one-celled reproductive units are concave and can be seen in the
- "Exserohilum oryzinum" Sivan. 1984 – Egypt
- "Exserohilum parlierense" W.Q.Chen & Michailides 2002
- "Exserohilum paspali" J.J.Muchovej & Nesio 1987 – Minas Gerais
- "Exserohilum phragmitis" W.P.Wu 1990
- "Exserohilum protrudens" Alcorn 1988
- "Exserohilum psidii" Sivan. 1992 – Andhra Pradesh
- "Exserohilum sodomii" Guiraud, Steiman, Seigle-Mur. & Sage 1997 – Israel
- "Exserohilum sorghicola" Sivan. 1987 – Ethiopia
Clinical significance.
Infection cases caused