Abstract

Abstract A description is provided for Ganoderma lucidum . Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Angiosperms and Gymnosperms: Quercus sp., Quercus Ilex, Ligustrum vulgare, Carpinus betulus, Fagus sylvatica, Corylus avellana, Populus alba, Prunus insititia, Picea sp., Taxus sp., Larix sp., Abies sp. DISEASE: Butt rot and lethal root disease of many tree species. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Throughout the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere. From the Pacific shores of the USA and Canada, through temperate Europe to the Pacific shores of Asia and Japan. Also in the mountains of Central Africa above the 1500 m level.

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