''Monosporascus'' is a

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fungi A fungus (: fungi , , , or ; or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and mold (fungus), molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as one ...

in the family

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. It has nine species. The

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, ''

Monosporascus cannonballus ''Monosporascus cannonballus'' is a species of fungus in the family Diatrypaceae. It is a plant pathogen Plant diseases are diseases in plants caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). ...

'', is a widespread

plant pathogen Plant diseases are diseases in plants caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). Organisms that cause infectious disease include fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, viroids, virus-like orga ...

that causes vine decline of melon and watermelon crops.

Species

* '' Monosporascus brasiliensis'' * '' Monosporascus caatingaensis'' * ''

'' * '' Monosporascus eutypoides'' * '' Monosporascus ibericus'' * '' Monosporascus monosporus'' * '' Monosporascus mossoroensis'' * '' Monosporascus nordestinus'' * '' Monosporascus semiaridus''

References

Sordariomycetes Sordariomycetes genera Taxa described in 1974 {{Sordariomycetes-stub