Fungal Biology (2017) 121, 307-321
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Diversity in the Botryosphaeriales: Looking back, looking forward
Fungal Biology 121 (4), 307-321
Abstract: The Botryosphaeriales are amongst the most widespread, common and important fungal
pathogens of woody plants. Many are also known to exist as endophytes in healthy plant
tissues. This special issue highlights a number of key themes in the study of this group of
fungi. In particular, there have been dramatic taxonomic changes over the past decade;
from one family to nine (including two in this special issue) and from 10 to 33 genera
known from culture. It is also clear from many studies that neither morphology nor single
locus sequence data are sufficient to define taxa. This problem is exacerbated by the increasing
recognition of cryptic species and hybrids (as highlighted for the first time in
this special issue). It is futile that management strategies, including quarantine, continue
to rely on outdated taxonomic definitions and identification tools. This is especially true in
light of growing evidence that many species continue to be moved globally as endophytes
in plants and plant products. A well defined natural classification and an extensive collection
of tools to study the Botryosphaeriaceae, including a growing number of genomes, now
provide a springboard for a much deeper exploration of their biology, biogeography and
host associations.
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(original language: English)
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Database assignments for author(s): Bernard Slippers, Pedro W. Crous, Johannes Z. Groenewald, Michael J. Wingfield
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
identification/taxonomy
general biology - morphology - evolution
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation
review
Pest and/or beneficial records:
| Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant. |
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