Curvularia geniculata
| Curvularia geniculata | |
|---|---|
| Conidiophore of Curvularia geniculata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Dothideomycetes |
| Order: | Pleosporales |
| Family: | Pleosporaceae |
| Genus: | Curvularia |
| Species: | C. geniculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Curvularia geniculata (Tracy & Earle) Boedijn (1923) | |
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Curvularia geniculata is a fast-growing anamorphic fungus in the division Ascomycota, most commonly found in soil, especially in areas of warmer climates. The fungus is a pathogen, mainly causing plant and animal infections, and rarely causing human infections. C. geniculata is characterized by its curved conidia, which has a dark brown centre and pale tapered tips, and produces anti-fungal compounds called Curvularides A-E.