Fusarium nelsonii
Fusarium nelsonii
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Africa: South Africa; Asia: China, India, Iran, Iraq; North America: Mexico.
Not known to be in the US
2025-10-15
fungus
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corn, sorghum, wheat, cucumber, pear
FUSANL
Fusarium nelsonii is a member of the Fusarium chlamydosporum species complex, originally isolated from soil and plant debris in South Africa. It has since been identified as a pathogen in several crops, including corn (causing stalk rot), sugarcane (associated with wilt), and small fruits (causing necrosis). Although generally rare and less researched, its presence in major crops suggests it can act as an opportunistic or emerging pathogen.
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