Doratomyces

Doratomyces
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Microascales
Family: Microascaceae
Genus: Doratomyces
Corda (1829)
Type species
Doratomyces neesii
Corda (1829)
Species

D. asperulus
D. columnaris
D. microsporus
D. neesii
D. purpureofuscus
D. stemonitis

Synonyms[1]

Synpenicillium Costantin (1888)

Doratomyces (Dor-ah-toe-mice’-ees) is a genus of the fungi imperfecti, closely related to Scopulariopsis. Their conidiophores gather together to form a stalk-like inflorescence known as a synnema or coremia; Scopulariopsis being distinguished in their lack of such a structure.[2]

Usually associated with decay, they are usually found in association with dead wood, rotting plants, and in soil or dung. Economically, they can cause rot in potatoes, oats and corn.[2]

References

  1. "Doratomyces Corda 1829". MycoBank. International Mycological Association. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  2. 1 2 Webster J, Weber RWS. (2007). Introduction to Fungi. Cambridge University Press. p. 864. ISBN 0-521-80739-5.
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