Albonectria rigidiuscula explained
Albonectria rigidiuscula is a fungal plant pathogen. The anamorph of A. rigidiuscula the fungus Fusarium decemcellulare is associated with inflorescence wilt and vascular necrosis in fruit tree crops such as Mango (Mangifera indica), Longan (Dimocarpus longan) and Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum).[1] F. decemcellulare causes a disease known as cushion gall in Theobroma cacao and other tropical trees.[2]
Notes and References
- First Report of Fusarium decemcellulare Causing Inflorescence Wilt and Vascular and Flower Necrosis of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), Longan (Dimocarpus longan), and Mango (Mangifera indica). Plant Disease. 2015-02-24. 0191-2917. 1187. 99. 8. 10.1094/PDIS-09-14-0923-PDN. L. M.. Serrato-Diaz. M.. Perez-Cuevas. L. I.. Rivera-Vargas. R.. Goenaga. R. D.. French-Monar. free.
- Web site: 2013 Meeting Fusarium decemcellulare associated with cushion gall and dieback of tropical trees in Brazil and Mexico.. www.apsnet.org. 2016-01-19.