Heterobasidion irregulare
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About
Heterobasidion irregulare is a tree root rotting pathogenic fungus that belongs to the genus Heterobasidion, which includes important pathogens of conifers and other woody plants. It has a wide host and geographic range throughout North America and causes considerable economic damage in pine plantations in the United States. This fungus is also a serious worry in eastern Canada. Heterobasidion irregulare has been introduced to Italy (Lazio)(modifica) where it has been responsible for extensive tree mortality of stone pine. Due to the ecology, disease type, host range/preference, interfertility group, and genetic information, H. irregulare was designated a new species and distinguished from Heterobasidion occidentale.
- Family
- Bondarzewiaceae
How to use it
Heterobasidion irregulare can be studied for its ecological impact on forests, particularly in understanding tree diseases and forest management. Its role as a pathogen highlights the importance of monitoring forest health and developing strategies to mitigate its effects on conifer populations.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Pathogen
What it affects
Pathogenic organism
Classified as a Rot pathogen.
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- Name
- Heterobasidion irregulare
- Slug
- heterobasidion-irregulare
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Bondarzewiaceae
- Genus
- Heterobasidion
- Species
- irregulare
- Wikidata QID
- Q5746866
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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