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Mycosarcoma (Ustilaginaceae), a resurrected generic name for corn smut (Ustilago maydis) and its close relatives with hypertrophied, tubular sori

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McTaggart, A. R., Shivas, R. G., Boekhout, T., Oberwinkler, F., Vánky, K., Pennycook, S. R. and Begerow, D. (2016) Mycosarcoma (Ustilaginaceae), a resurrected generic name for corn smut (Ustilago maydis) and its close relatives with hypertrophied, tubular sori. IMA Fungus, 7 (2). pp. 309-315. ISSN 2210-63402210-6359

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Article Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ps.446810.5598/imafungus...

Publisher URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5159601/pdf/ima-7-2-309.pdf

Abstract

Ustilago is a polyphyletic genus of smut fungi found mainly on Poaceae. The development of a taxonomy that reflects phylogeny requires subdivision of Ustilago into smaller monophyletic genera. Several separate systematic analyses have determined that Macalpinomyces mackinlayi, M. tubiformis, Tolyposporella pachycarpa, Ustilago bouriquetii and U. maydis, occupy a unique phylogenetic position within the Ustilaginaceae. A previously introduced monotypic generic name typified by U. maydis, Mycosarcoma, is available to accommodate these species, which resolves one component of polyphyly for Ustilago s. lat. in Ustilaginaceae. An emended description of Mycosarcoma is provided to reflect the morphological synapomorphies of this monophyletic group. A specimen of Ustilago maydis that has had its genome sequenced is designated as a neotype for this species. Taxonomic stability will further be provided by a forthcoming proposal to conserve the name Uredo maydis over Lycoperdon zeae, which has priority by date, in order to preserve the well-known epithet maydis.

Item Type:Article
Business groups:Biosecurity Queensland
Subjects:Science > Botany > Genetics
Plant culture > Field crops > Corn. Maize
Plant pests and diseases
Plant pests and diseases > Plant pathology
Live Archive:19 Jan 2017 05:16
Last Modified:03 Sep 2021 16:50

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