Capnodium citri Berk. & Desm. 1849
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Capnodium citri Berk. & Desm. (1849)
Capnodium citri Berk. & Desm. 1849
Nomenclature
Berk. & Desm.
Berk. & Desm.
1849
ICN
Capnodium citri Berk. & Desm. 1849
species
Capnodium citri
Classification
Associations
has host
has host
Descriptions
ooty mould due to Capnodium salicinum is found on citrus trees following heavy infestation by citrus aphids (Aphis citricidus Kirk.) or scale insects. The fungus is not a pathogen on citrus leaves but is a superficial growth on the sugary secretions of the insects. Infected fruit has to be washed before marketing.
Type: Sooty Moulds and Similar Fungi; Description: Subiculum floccose, dark brown to black; on twigs and leaves. Mycelium composed of olivaceous brown, septate, cylindrical hyphae. Ascomata perithecial, black, shining, up to 0.2 mm in diameter. Asci obovate, 40–45 × 25 μm. Ascospores oblong, 3–4-septate (with one longitudinal septum), constricted at the septa, 18–24 × 8–12 μm, dark brown. Conidia 3-septate (with one longitudinal septum), 14 × 6 μm, brown.
Distribution: Not known.; 1st Record: Cunningham (1925a).
Significance: A minor nuisance because infested fruit may require washing before sale. Associated with infestation by citrus aphids.; Host(s): Citrus aurantiifolia, C. grandis × reticulata, C. limon, C. reticulata, C. sinensis.
Taxonomic concepts
Capnodium citri Berk. & Desm. 1849
Capnodium citri Berk. & Desm.
Capnodium salicinum Mont.
Capnodium citri Berk. & Desm. 1849
Capnodium salicinum Mont. (1849)
Capnodium salicinum Mont. (1849)
Capnodium salicinum Mont. (1849)
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taxonomic status
See also Chaetasbolisia falcata [JAC]
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8 October 2012