Macrophoma is a genus of anamorphic fungi in the family Botryosphaeriaceae. Some of these species are pathogenic: for example, M. musae is a banana pathogen that causes discoloration.[1]

Macrophoma
Illustrations of "Macrophoma citrulli"
Illustrations of Macrophoma citrulli
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Dothideomycetes
Order: Botryosphaeriales
Family: Botryosphaeriaceae
Genus: Macrophoma
(Sacc.) Berl. & Voglino [species] 1886
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References

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  1. ^ Adikaram, Nimal (1986-01-01). "(PDF) A survey of postharvest losses in some fruits and vegetables and the fungi associated with them". Ceylon Journal of Science (Biological Sciences). 19/20. Sri Lanka Journals Online: 1–10. ISSN 0069-2379. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  2. ^ Okigbo, R.N. (2001-01-01). "Occurrence, pathogenicity and survival of Macrophoma mangiferae in leaves, branches and stems of mango (Mangifera indica L.)". Plant Protection Science. 37 (4). Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences: 138–144. doi:10.17221/8377-pps. ISSN 1212-2580.
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