Typhula incarnata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Phylum: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Basidiomycetes |
Subclass: | Agaricomycetidae |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Typhulaceae |
Genus: | Typhula |
Species: | T. incarnata |
Binomial name | |
Typhula incarnata Lasch, Epicr. (1838) |
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Synonyms | |
Clavaria elegantula P. Karst., (1882) |
Clavaria elegantula P. Karst., (1882)
Sclerotium fulvum Fr., (1822)
Typhula itoana S. Imai, (1930)
Typhula incarnata is, along with Typhula ishikariensis, the causal agent of Grey Snow Mould (also called Speckled Snow Mould or Typhula Blight), a plant pathogen that can destroy turfgrass when covered for a long perioid with snow. It is a particular problem on golf courses established in unsuitable areas. More importantly, it can also damage crops of winter wheat.