Kordyana brasiliensis on the invasive weed Tradescantia fluminensis: ability of conidia to infect and the effect of temperature and wetness period on basidiospore germination

Fungal Biology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Isabel Zeil-Rolfe, Ben Gooden, L. Morin, Gavin C. Hunter, Celeste C. Linde
DOI: 10.1016/j.funbio.2026.101729
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

conidia/ml) or when conidia were harvested from young (18 h) and a relatively broad temperature range (15-25 °C). The potential role of conidia in the life cycle of the fungus is discussed. This is the first study of a Kordyana species to demonstrate the ability of conidia to cause infection on its host and investigate the influence of microclimate variables on basidiospore germination processes. Results of this study can be used as a basis for future research to examine the life cycle, mating system genetic basis and epidemiology of K. brasiliensis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Biological Control of Invasive Species Weed Control and Herbicide Applications Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Fungal Biology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
130
Issue
2
Pages
101729–101729
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN