Microbotryales
Scientific name: Microbotryales
Microbotryales
Scientific name: Microbotryales
Description
Microbotryales are plant parasites that primarily infect flowering plants. They often cause distinctive swellings or galls on their host plants. These fungi typically produce pink or red spores, giving infected plant parts a colorful appearance. Some species can significantly impact agricultural crops. Microbotryales have a unique life cycle involving both sexual and asexual stages, allowing them to adapt and spread efficiently.