Fusarium spp, plant and human pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
Widely distributed where?
A
On plants and in the soil
2
Q
Found?
A
In normal mycoflora of commodities such as rice, bean, soybean and other crops
3
Q
Some important species of fusarium?
A
Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium verticilloides, Fusarium solani
4
Q
Infections of fusarium spp are called?
A
Fusariosis
5
Q
Examples of infections?
A
Keratitis, Endophthalmitis, Otitis media, Cutaneous infections, Pulmonary infections
6
Q
They produce?
A
Mycotoxins, allergic and carcinogenic
7
Q
Fumonisins are produced in maize cause?
A
Oesophageal cancers
