Stagonospora Explained

Stagonospora is a genus of fungi clustering in the Phaeosphaeriaceae (Quaedvlieg). Several of the species in this genus are plant pathogens.

Taxonomy

Previously included species include S. curtisii= Peyronellaea curtisii (leaf scorch).

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