Exobasidiaceae

The Exobasidiaceae are a family of fungi in the Basidiomycota, Exobasidiales order. The family contains 5 genera and 56 species.[1] Species in the family have a widespread distribution, especially in temperate areas. Members of the Exobasidiaceae are plant pathogens that grow on the leaves of plants, especially those in the Ericaceae family.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA. (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi. (10th ed.). Wallingford: CABI. p. 251. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
  2. ↑ Cannon PF, Kirk PM. (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. p. 124. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.
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