Occurrence of German Iris Leaf Spot Caused by Cladosporium Iridis in Korea

  • Shin, Hyeon-Dong (Department of Agricultural Biology, Korea University, Seoul) ;
  • Lee, Hyun-Tae (Department of Agricultural Biology, Korea University, Seoul) ;
  • Im, Dae-Joon (Department of Crop Environment, national Crop Experiment Station, Rural Development Administration, Suwon)
  • Published : 1999.04.01

Abstract

A fungus associated with the leaf spot of German iris (Iris germanica) was identified as Cladosporium iridis based on the morphological characteristics of the condiophores and conidia. A conidial suspension of the fungus was artificially inoculated onto a healthy unwounded plant, proving its pathogenicity. This is the first record of this disease from Korea.

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