Mycocentrospora acerina
anthranose of caraway, licorice rot
Centrospora acerina, Cercospora acerina
China, Japan, Chile, Bulgaria, France , Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
WA, AK, CA, GA, NC
2022-04-13
fungus
Brazil, China
celery, carrot, lettuce, caraway. Weeds are common hosts
MYCCAC
6 Known Hosts
Apium graveolens
celery
No
There has been no research or literature found indicating seed is a pathway for this pathogen on this host.
Carum carvi
caraway
Yes
MYCCAC-3
Soil borne inoculum is primary source of infection. Seed pathway has been shown, but importance in disease development is unclear.
Yes
Direct microscopic evaluation and plating
Roughly translated from reference. Full translation required for detail.
MYCCAC-2
Daucus carota
carrot
No
MYCCAC-5
Seed is not known to be a pathway. No references found indicating seed is a pathway.
International Seed Federation Regulated Pest List Database. www.pestlist.worldseed.org Nyon, Switzerland
Impatiens
impatiens
No
CABICPC
No references found indicating seed is a pathway.
Viola spp.
viola, pansy
Yes
MYCCAC-6, MYCCAC-8
Seed pathway is uncommon, but possible
No
Direct microscopic evaluation and plating has been described for caraway seed.
Seed production in dry climates and without overhead irrigation and from reliable producers essentially eliminates this seed borne pathogen.
MYCCAC-8
Gill,D.L., 1971. Centrospora acerina carried by Pansyseed.Plant Disease Reporter 55:731-732.
Chase, AR and Daughtrey, ML. 2018. Compendium of Bedding Plant Diseases and Pests. Eds. A. R. Chase, M. L. Daughtrey and R. A. Cloyd. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN. USA
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