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First report of the seed‐pathogen Geniculodendron pyriforme , the imperfect state of the ascomycete Caloscypha fulgens , on imported conifer seeds in Germany

2002; Wiley; Volume: 32; Issue: 4-5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1439-0329.2002.00288.x

1439-0329

Thomas Schröder, Rolf Kehr, Aloys Hüttermann,

Forest Insect Ecology and Management

Summary The seed pathogen fungus Geniculodendron pyriforme (teleomorphic state: Caloscypha fulgens ) was isolated from imported seeds (USA and Canada) of the following tree species: Picea sitchensis , Piceaengelmannii, Abies grandis and Abies concolor glauca . This is the first report of G. pyriforme on imported conifer seeds in continental Europe. A description of typical culture characteristics of the fungus is given.