Epicoccum Yellow Mold

Epicoccum oryzae attacks rice, causing lesions that are pinkish to reddish in coloration. Another Epicoccum species was reported by Bitner (1972) To be the most common mold attacking sorghum spawn, comprising nearly 30% of all contaminated cultures. On The other hand, it represented only 5% of the contaminants on rye. The frequency with which this contaminant occurs variessubstantially. 

Order Moniliales Family Tubericulariaceae Common Names The Brightly Colored Contaminant Damping Off Disease or Yellow Rain Mold. 

Greek Root Having the same root as fusiform , meaning to be swollen in the center and narrowing towards the ends, in reference to the distinctive shape of the conidia. 

Commoniy encountered in spawn production and in agar cuiture. A naturai inhabitant of grains (rye, wheat, bariey, rice), Fusaria aiso are found in soiis, on iiving and decaying plants and on decomposing textiies and paper. 

Medium Through Which Contamination Is Spread Air grain and casing soil. 

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Figure 202 Drawing of cushion shaped sporulating structure typical of Epicoccum, a yellow mold.

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