Colletotrichum gossypii explained

Colletotrichum gossypii is a plant pathogen. This fungus is affiliated with cotton plants where it causes anthracnose. Its reproduction in the plants is asexual.[1] The conidia have only one nucleus. Before conidia germination fusion by mean of conidial anastomosis tube could happen. The conidia could germinate in media plates.[2]

Notes and References

  1. 10.1086/328937 . Hasselbring H. . 1906 . The appressoria of the Anthracnoses . Botanical Gazette . 42 . 2 . 135–142. 84721515 .
  2. Roca M., M.G. . Davide, L.C. . Davide, L.M. . Mendes-Costa, M.C. . Schwan, R.F. . Wheals, A. . 2004 . Conidial anastomoses fusions between Colletotrichum species . Mycological Research . 108 . 11 . 1320–1326 . 10.1017/S0953756204000838. 15587065 . 10.1.1.463.3369 .

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