Mycobiology.  2009 Sep;37(3):238-239. 10.4489/MYCO.2009.37.3.238.

Occurrence of Fuligo gyrosa Causing Slime Mold of Oriental Melon

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  • 1Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 441-707, Korea. kimwg5121@korea.kr

Abstract

Recently, a severe slime mold infestation affected oriental melon plants in fields in Chilgok county, Gyeongbuk province, Korea. Specimens were collected from the fields and examined for identification. A species of Myxomycetes, Fuligo gyrosa, was identified based on its morphological characteristics. This is the first report that F. gyrosa causes slime mold of oriental melon.

Keyword

Cucumis melo var. makuwa; Fuligo gyrosa; Oriental melon; Slime mold

MeSH Terms

Cucurbitaceae
Fungi
Korea
Myxomycetes
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