Isolation ofGeotrichum candidumpathogenic to tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) in Washington State

[摘要] Geotrichum candidumwas isolated from fruit of tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) in Washington state. Cultural and morphological features, and rDNA sequence data, are reported. Koch's postulates were completed on tomato fruit. This is the first report of this fungus causing disease of tomato in Washington state.

[学科分类] 植物学

[关键词] Plant pathogenic fungus;yeast;molecular determination;fungus taxonomy;Pacific Northwest fungi