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{{Short description|A | {{Short description|A plant pathogenic fungus affecting a wide range of hosts}} | ||
{{Taxobox | {{Taxobox | ||
| name = Verticillium dahliae | | name = Verticillium dahliae | ||
| image = Verticillium_dahliae.jpg | | image = Verticillium_dahliae.jpg | ||
| image_caption = Verticillium dahliae | | image_caption = Verticillium dahliae culture | ||
| regnum = Fungi | | regnum = [[Fungi]] | ||
| divisio = Ascomycota | | divisio = [[Ascomycota]] | ||
| classis = Sordariomycetes | | classis = [[Sordariomycetes]] | ||
| ordo = Hypocreales | | ordo = [[Hypocreales]] | ||
| familia = Plectosphaerellaceae | | familia = [[Plectosphaerellaceae]] | ||
| genus = Verticillium | | genus = ''[[Verticillium]]'' | ||
| species = V. dahliae | | species = '''''V. dahliae''''' | ||
| binomial = ''Verticillium dahliae'' | | binomial = ''Verticillium dahliae'' | ||
| binomial_authority = Kleb. | | binomial_authority = [[Kleb.]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Verticillium dahliae''' is a [[fungus]] in the division [[Ascomycota]], known for causing [[Verticillium wilt]] in a wide range of host plants. This soil-borne pathogen is notorious for its ability to persist in the | '''''Verticillium dahliae''''' is a [[fungus]] in the division [[Ascomycota]], known for causing [[Verticillium wilt]] in a wide range of host plants. This soil-borne pathogen is notorious for its ability to persist in the environment and affect agricultural productivity. | ||
== | ==Morphology== | ||
''Verticillium dahliae'' | ''Verticillium dahliae'' produces [[microsclerotia]], which are small, melanized structures that allow the fungus to survive in the soil for extended periods. These structures are crucial for the pathogen's lifecycle, as they germinate in response to root exudates from susceptible plants. | ||
The fungus also forms conidia, which are asexual spores that facilitate the spread of the pathogen. The conidia are produced on conidiophores, which are specialized hyphal structures. | |||
== | ==Pathogenicity== | ||
''Verticillium dahliae'' infects plants through the roots, colonizing the [[xylem]] vessels and disrupting water transport. This leads to symptoms such as wilting, chlorosis, and necrosis of leaves. The pathogen affects a wide range of hosts, including [[cotton]], [[tomato]], [[potato]], and [[olive]] trees. | |||
The disease cycle begins with the germination of microsclerotia in the presence of host roots. The fungus then penetrates the root cortex and enters the xylem, where it spreads systemically throughout the plant. | |||
The disease cycle | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Managing ''Verticillium dahliae'' is challenging due to its | Managing ''Verticillium dahliae'' is challenging due to its ability to survive in the soil for many years. Strategies for control include crop rotation with non-host plants, use of resistant cultivars, and soil fumigation. Biological control methods, such as the use of antagonistic microorganisms, are also being explored. | ||
==Related pages== | ==Related pages== | ||
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* [[Plant pathology]] | * [[Plant pathology]] | ||
* [[Fungal plant pathogens]] | * [[Fungal plant pathogens]] | ||
[[Category:Fungal plant pathogens and diseases]] | [[Category:Fungal plant pathogens and diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Hypocreales]] | [[Category:Hypocreales]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Ascomycota]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:56, 16 February 2025
A plant pathogenic fungus affecting a wide range of hosts
Verticillium dahliae is a fungus in the division Ascomycota, known for causing Verticillium wilt in a wide range of host plants. This soil-borne pathogen is notorious for its ability to persist in the environment and affect agricultural productivity.
Morphology[edit]
Verticillium dahliae produces microsclerotia, which are small, melanized structures that allow the fungus to survive in the soil for extended periods. These structures are crucial for the pathogen's lifecycle, as they germinate in response to root exudates from susceptible plants.
The fungus also forms conidia, which are asexual spores that facilitate the spread of the pathogen. The conidia are produced on conidiophores, which are specialized hyphal structures.
Pathogenicity[edit]
Verticillium dahliae infects plants through the roots, colonizing the xylem vessels and disrupting water transport. This leads to symptoms such as wilting, chlorosis, and necrosis of leaves. The pathogen affects a wide range of hosts, including cotton, tomato, potato, and olive trees.
The disease cycle begins with the germination of microsclerotia in the presence of host roots. The fungus then penetrates the root cortex and enters the xylem, where it spreads systemically throughout the plant.
Management[edit]
Managing Verticillium dahliae is challenging due to its ability to survive in the soil for many years. Strategies for control include crop rotation with non-host plants, use of resistant cultivars, and soil fumigation. Biological control methods, such as the use of antagonistic microorganisms, are also being explored.
