Doratomyces
| Doratomyces | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Sordariomycetes |
| Order: | Microascales |
| Family: | Microascaceae |
| Genus: | Corda (1829) |
| Type species | |
| Doratomyces neesii Corda (1829) | |
| Species | |
| D. asperulus | |
| 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
- ^ "Doratomyces Corda 1829". MycoBank. International Mycological Association. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
- ^ a b Webster J, Weber RWS. (2007). Introduction to Fungi. Cambridge University Press. p. 864. ISBN 0-521-80739-5.