''Monilinia'' is a
genus of
fungi in the family
Sclerotiniaceae.
Monilinia fungi are pathogens to
Rosaceae
Rosaceae (), the rose family, is a medium-sized family of flowering plants that includes 4,828 known species in 91 genera.
The name is derived from the type genus ''Rosa''. Among the most species-rich genera are ''Alchemilla'' (270), ''Sorbus ...
and
Ericaceae and often cause major losses to crops. The genus is sometimes divided into two sections based on whether they possess disjunctors - these are small structures in mature fungi that help with spore dispersal.
There are about thirty known species in this genus.
[ Most studies of the fungi focus on their pathogenic effects toward apples, pears and other fruits. The diseases they cause include brown rot and dry berry disease.][
In Japan, some species have pharmacological uses.][
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References
External links
Index Fungorum
Sclerotiniaceae
Leotiomycetes genera
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