Description of the fungus

 

  • The imperfect form of Pilidiella  diplodiella produces pycnidia subglobular (100-200 µm in diameter) on injured tissue (Figures 1, 2 and 7). These have a central ostiole and gradually turn brown (Figure 3).
  • The interior of each pycnidia is lined with numerous conidiophores hyaline (figure 4) at the end of which form conidia smooth, unicellular and initially hyaline (figures 5 to 8). Elliptical to ovoid in shape (8-16 x 5-7 µm), these mix over time (Figures 9 and 10).
Last change : 04/19/21
Coniella18
Figure 1
Diplodiella6
Figure 2
Coniella20
Figure 3
Diplodiella7
Figure 4
Diplodiella8
Figure 5
Coniella17
Figure 6
Coniella19
Figure 7
Diplodiella10
Figure 8
Diplodiella9
Figure 9
Coniella21
Figure 10