Phoma
Natural Habitat
- Cucurbits (causing foliar disease)
- Conifers (resulting in blight)
- Soils
Suitable Substrates in the Indoor Environment
- Butter
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement
- Floor tiles
- Paint
- Rice
- Rubber
- Wood
Mode of Dissemination
- Splash when wet
- Insect and wind when dry
Allergenic Potential
- Type I (hay fever, asthma)
- Type III (hypersensitivity)
Potential Opportunist or Pathogen
- Phaeohyphomycosis in immunocompromised patients
Industrial Uses
Potential Toxins Produced