Sclerotinia ( lat. Sclerotinia ) is a genus of marsupials , included in the group of discomycetes . Order: Helotiales . Sclerotinia in its development passes through two stages: during the first (sclerotic) stage it forms resting structures - sclerotia (for example, S. libertiana forms spherical black sclerotia), during the second (marsupial) stage - mycelium or fruit bodies - apothecia in the form of a glass or saucers where cylindrical bags with ascospores develop . Propagation in most species by conidia ( conidia stage), and depending on the method of maturation, they are referred to one of two genera of imperfect fungi - monilia ( Monilia ) or botrytis ( Botrytis ).
| Sclerotinia |
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum |
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| Kingdom : | Higher mushrooms |
| Subdivision : | Pezizomycotina |
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| International scientific name |
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Sclerotinia Fuckel , 1870 |
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The greatest harm to agriculture
- Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ( S. libertiana )
- Sclerotinia fuckeliana
- Sclerotinia cinerea
- Sclerotinia fructigena
They affect, in particular, crops such as sunflower , Jerusalem artichoke , potatoes , cabbage , carrots , beans , peas , fruits of fruit plants ( grapes ). Sclerotinia also affects other cultivated and wild plants (for example, lingonberries , cranberries , blueberries , and birch are its victims).
