Apiosporina morbosa, also known as Dibotryon morbosum, is a plant-pathogenic fungus and the causal agent of black knot. It affects trees in the genus Prunus, such as cherry, plum, apricot and chokecherry, in North America, producing rough black growths that encircle and kill infested branches while also providing habitat for insects.
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleAgricultural or Structural Pest 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceRough, black growths that encircle and kill the infested parts of the branch 1 Comparison
NatureServe Rank Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Black Knot Fungus
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1. Wikipedia: Dibotryon morbosum
Introduction
Dibotryon morbosum or Apiosporina morbosa is a plant pathogen, which is the causal agent of black knot.
Symptoms description
rough, black growths that encircle and kill the infested parts
- one of the most destructive diseases of plum and cherry trees in the late 19th century
Article text
Dibotryon morbosum or Apiosporina morbosa is a plant pathogen, which is the causal agent of black knot.
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
3. NatureServe Explorer: Apiosporina morbosa
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
4. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Apiosporina morbosa
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 5262861, category fieldQuote, GBIF taxon key 5262861, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Black Knot Fungus
- Wikidata Q107627618, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Dothideomycetes, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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