Fusarium subglutinans is the
anamorph of
Gibberella fujikuroi. Fusarium strains in the
Gibberella fujikuroi species complex cause diseases in a number of economically important plants. DNA sequencing data reveals the presence of two major groups representing
cryptic species in
F. subglutinans. These were further divided into groups that appeared to be reproductively isolated in the environment which suggests that they are undergoing separation into distinct taxa. One such divergent group is
Fusarium subglutinans f. sp. pini which causes
pitch canker of
pine trees. It is a synonym of
Fusarium circinatum. Other members of the complex and their host plants are: •
Fusarium moniliforme - Maize •
Fusarium oxysporum - Pine •
Fusarium proliferatum - Rice •
Fusarium subglutinans - Maize, Mango •
Fusarium subglutinans f. sp. ananas - Pineapple ==References==