Pseudoflowers produced by Fusarium xyrophilum on yellow-eyed grass (Xyris spp.) in Guyana: A novel floral mimicry system?

•Pseudoflowers discovered on two Xyris species are composed of Fusarium xyrophilum.•Fusarium xyrophilum established a systemic infection in two perennial Xyris spp.•Fusarium pseudoflowers mimic host floral traits and are ultraviolet reflective.•Emission spectra of Fusarium pigments matched the spect...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Fungal genetics and biology 2020-11, Vol.144, p.103466-103466, Article 103466
Hauptverfasser:	Laraba, Imane, McCormick, Susan P., Vaughan, Martha M., Proctor, Robert H., Busman, Mark, Appell, Michael, O'Donnell, Kerry, Felker, Frederick C., Catherine Aime, M., Wurdack, Kenneth J.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	adenosine conidia cytokinins Floral mimics fluorescence fungi Fusarium grasses Guyana headspace analysis indigenous species indole acetic acid Mating type microbial genetics outcrossing Pathogen Pollinators Systemic infection Volatiles Xyris
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