Author/Authors :
Wikee, S. Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand , Wulandari, N. F. Indonesian Institute of Sciences - Cibinong Science Centre, Research Centre for Biology - Microbiology Division, Indonesia , Wulandari, N. F. Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand , Wulandari, N. F. Chiang Mai University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Plant Pathology, Thailand , McKenzie, E. H. C. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, New Zealand , Hyde, K. D. Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand
Abstract :
A leaf spotting disease of an ornamental variety of Ophiopogon japonicus was discovered at several locations in northern Thailand. In all cases a species of Phyllosticta was associated with the lesions. Phyllosticta ophiopogonis sp. nov. is distinguished from Phyllosticta species from Liliaceae in conidia size, mucilaginous sheath and appendage thus the species is introduced as new in this paper. The new species which causes unsightly lesions on this ornamental plant is described, illustrated and compared with other similar Phyllosticta species.
Keywords :
Coelomycetes , Botryosphaeriaceae , Dothideales , Leaf spot , Pathogen , Taxonomy
