Records of Bamboo Diseases and the Taxonomy of Their Pathogens in China(I)
- Received Date: 2006-08-20
Abstract: 208 pathogens,including 183 species of fungi,1 bacteria,2 fastidious prokaryotes,1 virus,3 nematodes and 18 mites,on the 148 bamboo species(classification unite),10 genera,1 subfamily were collected from the relevant references in the period from 1975 to 2006.The name,bamboo hosts,pathogens,and provincial distribution of the disease were listed.The taxonomy position of the pathogens was determined based on the newest taxonomy systems for each category of pathogens(fungi,bacteria,viruses,nematodes,mites)which belongs to 5 Classes,22 Orderes,2 General families,47 Families,112 Genera).This will provide an important reference for understanding the consititutor of ecology system of the bamboo forest,biodiversity,prevent and control harmful exotic pests as well as quarantine and control bamboo diseases.