Ascochyta prunicola P.K. Chi Yes (Bai 2003) No records found No. Affects leaves (Bai Assessment not Assessment not No 2003). No report of an required required [Pleosporales: Incertae sedis] association with nectarine or peach fruit was found. Aspergillus awamori Nakaz. Yes (Zhuang No records found Yes. Most Aspergillus Yes. Aspergillus spp. No. Aspergillus spp. No 2005) spp. are saprotrophs, are rapidly growing are secondary [Eurotiales: Trichocomaceae] but can also affect filamentous fungi or invaders of fruits that stored fruit, acting as moulds that are have been damaged opportunistic ubiquitous in the by insects, pathogens, pathogens that grow environment and are environmental factors on living tissues found worldwide. such as rain and wind (CABI 2015; Huber Aspergillus disperse (Somma, Perrone & 1930). easily and grow Logrieco 2012). Many almost anywhere other species of this when food and water genus are present in are available (Bennett Australia (Plant 2010). They Health Australia commonly grow in 2001). Introduction of soil and moist this species is locations and are unlikely to have among the most significant economic common moulds effects. encountered on spoiled food and decaying vegetation, in compost piles and in stored hay and grain. Many other species of this genus are present in Australia (Plant Health Australia 2001).
Ascochyta prunicola P.K. Chi [Pleosporales: Incertae sedis] Yes (Bai 2003) No records found No. Affects leaves (Bai 2003). No report of an association with nectarine or peach fruit was found. Assessment not required Assessment not required No Aspergillus awamori Nakaz. [Eurotiales: Trichocomaceae] Yes (Zhuang 2005) No records found Yes. Most Aspergillus spp. are saprotrophs, but can also affect stored fruit, acting as opportunistic pathogens that grow on living tissues (CABI 2015; Huber 1930). Yes. Aspergillus spp. are rapidly growing filamentous fungi or moulds that are ubiquitous in the environment and are found worldwide. Aspergillus disperse easily and grow almost anywhere when food and water are available (Bennett 2010). They commonly grow in soil and moist locations and are among the most common moulds encountered on spoiled food and decaying vegetation, in compost piles and in stored hay and grain. Many other species of this genus are present in Australia (Plant Health Australia 2001). No. Aspergillus spp. are secondary invaders of fruits that have been damaged by insects, pathogens, environmental factors such as rain and wind (Somma, Perrone & Logrieco 2012). Many other species of this genus are present in Australia (Plant Health Australia 2001). Introduction of this species is unlikely to have significant economic effects. No
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