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Red Campion Anther Smut

Microbotryum silenes-dioicae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Microbotryomycetes ›Order: Microbotryales ›Family: Microbotryaceae ›Genus: Microbotryum

About

Microbotryum silenes-dioicae is a species of fungus first isolated from Brittany, France. Its name refers to its host species, Silene dioica. The fungus is the cause of anther-smut disease, which results in fungal spores replacing the pollen in the anthers. The species that most resembles ‘’M. silenes-dioicae’’ morphologically is M. lychnidis-dioicae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Campion Anther Smut?
The scientific name of Red Campion Anther Smut is Microbotryum silenes-dioicae.
What kingdom does Red Campion Anther Smut belong to?
Red Campion Anther Smut belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Red Campion Anther Smut belong to?
Red Campion Anther Smut belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Red Campion Anther Smut belong to?
Red Campion Anther Smut belongs to the class Microbotryomycetes.
What order does Red Campion Anther Smut belong to?
Red Campion Anther Smut belongs to the order Microbotryales.
What family does Red Campion Anther Smut belong to?
Red Campion Anther Smut belongs to the family Microbotryaceae.
What genus does Red Campion Anther Smut belong to?
Red Campion Anther Smut belongs to the genus Microbotryum.