Ustilago dieteliana. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Ustilago dieteliana. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. DISEASE: Development of inflorescences is prevented in infected plants. HOSTS: Andropogon semiberbis, Tripsacum dactyloides and T. latifolium (Poaceae). GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: NORTH AMERICA: Mexico. CENTRAL AMERICA: Cuba, Guatemala, El Salvador. TRANSMISSION: Probably by air-borne teliospores.