Puccinia levis var. brachiariae. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

Author(s):  
P. F. Cannon

Abstract A description is provided for Puccinia levis var. brachiariae comb. nov., which causes small lesions on young stems and leaf lamina of the host plant and, where present in quantity, could significantly reduce vigour. Some information on its dispersal and transmission and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Brazil) and hosts (Brachiaria brizantha [Urochloa brizantha], B. decumbens [Urochloa decumbens], B. humidicola [Urochloa humidicola] and an unnamed Brachiaria sp.).

Author(s):  
P. F. Cannon

Abstract A description is provided for Thecaphora lathyri, found in dead fruits of the host plant (Lathyrus pratensis), infecting and destroying the seeds, the spore mass granular, dark chestnut brown, ± completely filling the fruit cavity; host fruits somewhat swollen in external view, but otherwise not visibly affected. Some information on its associated organisms and substrata, dispersal and transmission, habitats and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (North America (USA (Utah)), Asia (Kazakhstan (East Kazakhstan), Russia (Altai)), Europe (Finland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, UK)).


Author(s):  
T. V. Andrianova

Abstract A description is provided for Cercosporella coronillae, a fungus parasitic on leaves of Securigena varia (the only known host plant), which is a low-growing vine-like perennial plant forming dense thickets in open disturbed areas such as fields and roadsides. Some information on its habitat, dispersal and transmission, and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (Asia (Armenia and Georgia) and Europe (Austria, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia (Kabardino-Balkaria Republic, Lipetsk oblast and Tambov oblast), Serbia, Sweden, Ukraine and former Yugoslavia)).


2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoel Eduardo Rozalino Santos ◽  
Bruno Humberto Rezende Carvalho ◽  
Henrique Cesar Rodrigues Nogueira ◽  
Gabriel de Oliveira Rocha ◽  
Flávia de Oliveira Scarpino Van Cleef ◽  
...  

The structure of the sward is important because it influences the responses of plants and animals in grazing conditions. The objective with this work was to evaluate the structural characteristics of the Marandu palisade grass pasture (Brachiaria brizantha syn. Urochloa brizantha) during spring and summer, depending on the condition of the sward at the end of winter. Four grazing conditions at the end of winter were evaluated: short (24.1 cm), short (25.2 cm)/mown (8 cm), tall (49.0 cm) and tall (50.0 cm)/mown (8 cm). The foliar area index was lower in the tall pasture than in the tall/mown pasture. The mass and the volumetric density of dead stem were higher in the tall pasture, intermediate in the short pasture, and lower in mowed pastures. At the beginning of the grazing period, the live stem mass was higher in the tall pasture. At the beginning and middle of the grazing period, the volumetric density of dead leaf lamina was lower in mowed pastures. At the beginning of the pasture period, the short pasture had a higher tiller number (TN). In the middle of the grazing period, the short and short/mown pastures had higher TN. At the end of the pasture period, the lowest TN value occurred in the tall pasture. The tall pasture at the end of winter presents an unfavorable structure to the animal in grazing, while the mowing and reduction in the height of the marandu palisade grass improves the structure of the sward in spring and summer.


Author(s):  
P. F. Cannon

Abstract A description is provided for Thecaphora affinis, found in dead fruits of the host plant (Astragalus), infecting and destroying the seeds, the spore mass granular, dark reddish brown, ± completely filling the fruit cavity; host fruits somewhat swollen in external view, but otherwise not visibly affected. Some information on its associated organisms and substrata, dispersal and transmission, habitats and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (North America (USA (Colorado)), Asia (China (Gansu), Kazakhstan (East Kazakhstan), Russia (Altai)) and Europe (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia (Smolensk Oblast), Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, UK)).


Author(s):  
P. F. Cannon

Abstract A description is provided for Thecaphora trailii, found developing in inflorescences of the host plant (Cirsium dissectum), not causing noticeable galling but destruction and deformation of floral parts, infected flower heads not opening, the spore mass purplish brown, granular. Some information on its associated organisms and substrata, dispersal and transmission, habitats and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (North America (Canada (British Columbia), USA (Arizona, Colorado, Utah)), Asia (China, Mongolia, Russia (Novosibirsk Oblast, Tyumen Oblast)), Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, UK)).


2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Toni Koren ◽  
Matea Martinović

The caterpillars of the Southern Swallowtail, Papilio alexanor have been recorded in the vicinity of Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina. This is the first recent observation of this species in the country and the third observation so far. Opopanax chironium is confirmed as the larval host plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was expected due to the recent observations from Croatia. Its status and distribution in the country are still not clear, and further surveys are recommended in order to reconfirm the historical records as well as to assess its current conservation status. Due to the limited extent of its occurrence, we propose to include it in the Red list of fauna of Bosnia & Herzegovina as Vulnerable (VU).


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
Dandara R. Muniz ◽  
Janaina S. Garcia ◽  
Taniris C. Braga ◽  
Ângelo de Fátima ◽  
Luzia V. Modolo

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 217 (2) ◽  
pp. 164 ◽  
Author(s):  
İlker Çinbilgel ◽  
özkan Eren ◽  
Hayri Duman ◽  
Mustafa Gökceoğlu

Pimpinella ibradiensis, an unusual new species found in the Toka Yayla (İbradı, Antalya) in southern Anatolia, is described and illustrated. Site conditions, synecology and conservation status of P. ibradiensis are considered. In light of the comparison with the other closely related four species, namely P. nephrophylla, P. flabellifolia, P. sintenisii and P. paucidentata, its similarity within the genus are discussed. P. ibradiensis is easly distinguished from its relatives by its white petals, presence of bracts and bracteoles, larger fruits (4–5.5 × 1–2 mm), and having serrulate basal leaves with 60–95 strongly cartilaginous teeth along margins. The geographical distribution of P. ibradiensis and closely related species are mapped and the identification key of those species is updated.


Author(s):  
V. P. Hayova

Abstract A description is provided for Cucurbitaria ephedricola. Some information on its dispersal and transmission and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (Georgia, Iran, and Ukraine) and hosts (Ephedra distachya, Ephedra procera, and Ephedra sp.).


Author(s):  
R. F. Castañeda Ruíz

Abstract A description is provided for Corynesporopsis iberica, which has been recorded on bark of an unidentified plant. Some information on its dispersal and transmission and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (Europe (Portugal)).


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