Abstract
Abstract A description is provided for Embellisia allii . Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOST: Allium sativum (white garlic). DISEASE: Garlic bulb canker; lesions occur on the bulbs of white garlic on the back and edges of the cloves where they touch other cloves. Lesions are seen as a dark layer underneath the epidermis. The fungus then penetrates the parenchyma causing a breakdown of the cells to form lacunae in which the fungus can sporulate. The leaves and flower stems of garlic can also be attacked by the fungus. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Africa: Egypt, Zimbabwe. Asia: Israel. Australasia & Oceania: Australia (NSW), New Zealand. Europe: Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, Spain, UK, Yugoslavia. North America: Mexico, USA (Louisiana, Massachussetts, New Mexico). Central & South America: Argentina. Brazil, Chile. Puerto Rico, Venezuela. TRANSMISSION: The fungus overwinters in the plant debris, soil and infected bulbs.
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