Cryphonectria parasitica is a pathogenic fungus in the phylum Ascomycota, native to East Asia and Southeast Asia, that causes chestnut blight. Introduced into Europe and North America in the early twentieth century, it spread through susceptible chestnut populations and caused significant tree loss in both regions, with different strains of the fungus varying in virulence.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceDistinctive yellow tendrils (cirrus) of conidia extrude from the canker in wet weather 1 Scientific NameCryphonectria parasitica 1 Sources
1. Chestnut blight, Wikipedia
Lead section, first sentence
The pathogenic fungus Cryphonectria parasitica (formerly Endothia parasitica) is a member of the Ascomycota (sac fungi).
Symptoms, last sentence
Distinctive yellow tendrils (cirrus) of conidia can be seen extruding in wet weather.
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