Ciri dan struktur
Leaf blight of sunflowers is one of the most devastating diseases for sunflowers and is caused by Alternaria helianthi (Hansford) Tubaki and Nishihara, a seed-borne pathogenic fungus. It was recorded in Japan and was the same as a fungus collected earlier on sunflower in Argentina, India, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Transportation of infected sunflowers and agricultural practices spread the pathogen worldwide and cause disasters in places, like India, where sunflowers are a main source of oil production. This pathogen produces simple, meaning rarely branched conidiophores, that bear solitary conidia. These conidia are light brown colored, ellipsoid or broadly ovoid, and rarely form longitudinal septa. This pathogen overwinters on infected plant residues, but wild sunflowers may also serve as reservoirs. All species, including Alternaria helianthi, may also be seedborne. Alternaria spp. have no sexual or perfect stage. They multiply asexually through the method of sporulation. By producing one or more germ tubes, the conidia are germinated. Disease progression heavily relies on the duration of leaf wetness following initial infection, as the germination of new spores can occur within days. Germination occurs best at temperatures less than 26 degrees C and require a minimum of 4 hours of leaf wetness for sporulation. The conidia will emerge through the stomata and trichomes. At this stage, the conidia produced will cause secondary infection and spread to other healthy plants. Under certain conditions, micro-cyclic conidia can be produced directly from the parent conidia.
Habitat dan peran ekologis
Ada delapan spesies yang berbeda yang menyebabkan hilangnya hasil bunga matahari; namun, Alternaria helianthi adalah agen penyebab utama dan paling luas. Tuan rumah utama adalah bunga matahari (Helianthus annuus); Namun, telah terbukti bahwa safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), noogoora burr (Xanthium pungens), cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium), dan Bathurst burr (Xanthium spinosum) dapat berfungsi sebagai tuan rumah alternatif untuk patogen.
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Reproduksi
Leaf blight of sunflowers is one of the most devastating diseases for sunflowers and is caused by Alternaria helianthi (Hansford) Tubaki and Nishihara, a seed-borne pathogenic fungus. It was recorded in Japan and was the same as a fungus collected earlier on sunflower in Argentina, India, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Transportation of infected sunflowers and agricultural practices spread the pathogen worldwide and cause disasters in places, like India, where sunflowers are a main source of oil production. This pathogen produces simple, meaning rarely branched conidiophores, that bear solitary conidia. These conidia are light brown colored, ellipsoid or broadly ovoid, and rarely form longitudinal septa.
Catatan identitas dan cakupan
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Sumber profil
- [1] Alternaria helianthi — Wikipedia (en)
- [2] Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11 — Alternariaster helianthi
Rujukan halaman ini
Fungi. Alternariaster helianthi. Rilis data fungi-2026-10-12-expansion-2. https://fungi-atlas.mgadib.chatgpt.site/jamur/alternariaster-helianthi/.
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