The smut fungi (Ustilaginomycetes) on Triodia , including Ustilago lituana sp. nov. from Australia

A new smut fungus, Ustilago lituana , is described and illustrated on the grass Triodia epactia from Western Australia. It is compared with the three known smut fungi on Triodia and a key for identifying these species is given.

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Published in:Australasian plant pathology 2006-01, Vol.35 (3), p.363-365
Main Authors: Shivas, R. G., Vánky, K., Cunnington, J. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fungi
New species
Smut
Ustilago
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Summary:A new smut fungus, Ustilago lituana , is described and illustrated on the grass Triodia epactia from Western Australia. It is compared with the three known smut fungi on Triodia and a key for identifying these species is given.
ISSN:0815-3191
1448-6032
DOI:10.1071/AP06021