Open AccessSclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary: biology and molecular traits of a cosmopolitan pathogen
Author(s) -
BOLTON MELVIN D.,
THOMMA BART P. H. J.,
NELSON BERLIN D.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
molecular plant pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1364-3703
pISSN - 1464-6722
DOI - 10.1111/j.1364-3703.2005.00316.x
Subject(s) - sclerotinia sclerotiorum , biology , ascocarp , mycelium , botany , conidium , sclerotinia , hypha , fungus , taxonomy (biology)
SUMMARY Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary is a necrotrophic fungal pathogen causing disease in a wide range of plants. This review summarizes current knowledge of mechanisms employed by the fungus to parasitize its host with emphasis on biology, physiology and molecular aspects of pathogenicity. In addition, current tools for research and strategies to combat S. sclerotiorum are discussed.