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Submission

Melanospora sp. on Brassica spp.

  • Credits / Owner: Nicole Calliou, SGS Canada
  • Submission date: 2026-07-02 15:00:09
  • Submission ID: #204

Pathogen

Scientific name

Melanospora sp.

Genus

Melanospora

EPPO code

MLNSSP

Common name

Synonyms

Crop

Brassica spp.

More about Melanospora sp.

Submission

Description

Originally an unknown colony, sent away for DNA confirmation. Came back as 88% similarity to M. simplex, as determine by sequencing via ITS.


Sterilant: None
Sterilant time: NA
Growth time: 5 days
Lighting: Alternating 12 h darkness & 12 h light (fluorescent + nUV)
Agar: Blotter Method
Agar brand: NA
Sample origin: Canada