Gremmeniella balsamea sp. nov.on balsam fir in Canada

[摘要] Gremmeniella balsamea sp. nov.is described from specimens collected on balsam fir ( Abies balsamea ) in eastern Canada. This is a fungal pathogen specific to balsam fir. Until now, it was considered to beG. abietinavar.balsamea , this variety including also aGremmeniellafungus on spruces. Consequently, this new species causes changes in the taxonomy within the genusGremmeniella .

[学科分类] 植物学

[关键词] Gremmeniella;Abies balsamea;cankers