| elsinoë fawcettii and elsinoë australis: the fungal pathogens causing citrus scab. | elsinoë fawcettii and e. australis are important pathogens of citrus. both species are known to produce red or orange pigments, called elsinochrome. elsinochrome is a nonhost-selective phytotoxin and is required for full fungal virulence and lesion formation. this article discusses the taxonomy, epidemiology, genetics and pathology of the pathogens. it also provides a perspective on the cellular toxicity, biosynthetic regulation and pathological role of elsinochrome phytotoxin. taxonomy: elsinoë ... | 2010 | 21199563 |