Helminthosporium
Natural Habitat
- Pathogen of turfgrass causing crown rot and leaf spot diseases
- Pathogen of maize causing Northern leaf blight
- Pathogen of potatoes causing silver scurf disease
Suitable Substrates in the Indoor Environment
Water Activity
Mode of Dissemination
- Water Splash
- Foot traffic
- Lawn mowers
- Grass Clippings
Allergenic Potential
Potential Opportunist or Pathogen
Industrial Uses
Potential Toxins Produced
- Helminthosporoside
- Helminthosporal
Other Comments
- This name is no longer in use. The genus Helminthosporium is now Bipolaris
References
- Steiner GW, Strobel GA. 1971. J Biol Chem. 246(13):4350-4357
- Sommereyns G, Closset JL. 1977. Arch Int Physiol Biochim. 85(2):431-433