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Capnodium ramosum

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Kingdom
  
Fungi

Class
  
Dothideomycetes

Order
  
Capnodiales

Scientific name
  
Capnodium ramosum

Phylum
  
Ascomycota

Subclass
  
Dothideomycetidae

Family
  
Capnodiaceae

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Capnodium, Meliola, Oidium mangiferae, Botryosphaeria rhodina, Sphaceloma

Capnodium ramosum is sooty mold widespread in India that affects mangos. Honeydew secreted by aphids and other insects attracts the mold, making it quickly spread.

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Capnodium ramosum Wikipedia