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New species of Pseudocercospora causing leaf spots of forest plants of Nepal

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1996
AuthorsSingh, P, N.; Singh, S, K.; Tripathi, S, C.
Journal TitleMycological Research
Volume100
Pagination1129-1132
ISBN Number0953-7562
Key Wordsplant pathogens; plant pathogenic fungi; taxonomy; new species; plant pathology; Justicia simplex; Hibiscus
AbstractDescriptions and illustrations are provided for 3 new species of Pseudocercospora found on host plants in Nepal. The species are P. justiciicola (from living leaves of Justicia simplex ), P. hibiscigena (from Hibiscus sp.) and P. pileae (from Pilea umbrosa ). They are compared and contrasted with similar species.