Stemphylium
Scientific name: Stemphylium
Stemphylium
Scientific name: Stemphylium
Description
Stemphylium are plant pathogens that primarily affect crops. They produce dark-colored spores in chains, giving infected plant tissues a sooty appearance. Some species can survive harsh conditions by forming resistant structures. Stemphylium are known for causing leaf spot diseases in various plants, including tomatoes, onions, and alfalfa. Their ability to infect multiple host plants makes them economically significant in agriculture.