Septocyta ruborum facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Septocyta ruborum
Septocyta ruborum at blackberry
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Phylum:	Ascomycota
Class:	Ascomycetes
Subclass:	Incertae sedis
Order:	Incertae sedis
Family:	Incertae sedis
Genus:	Septocyta
Species:	S. ruborum
Binomial name
Septocyta ruborum (Lib.) Petr., (1968)
Synonyms
Ascochyta ruborum Lib., (1834) Cytospora ramealis (Roberge ex Desm.) Petr., (1920) Cytosporina ramealis (Roberge ex Desm.) Petr. Rhabdospora ramealis (Roberge ex Desm.) Sacc., (1884) Rhabdospora rubi Ellis Rhabdospora ruborum (Lib.) Jørst., (1965) Septocyta ramealis (Roberge ex Desm.) Petr., (1927) Septoria ramealis Roberge ex Desm. Septoria ramealis Pass., (1879) Septoria ruborum (Lib.) Westend.

Septocyta ruborum is a type of fungus. Fungi are living things like mushrooms or mold. This specific fungus belongs to a big group called Ascomycota. Scientists are still learning about its exact family tree. Because of this, it's listed as incertae sedis, which means its place in the fungus family is not yet fully known.

What is Septocyta ruborum?

Septocyta ruborum is a tiny organism that can make plants sick. We call these organisms plant pathogens. It mainly attacks plants in the Rubus family. This family includes many types of berries.

Plants This Fungus Affects

This fungus loves to grow on certain berry plants. These include specific types of blackberries. Some of the plants it affects are Rubus laciniatus, R. nessensis, R. procerus, and wild blackberry (R. fruticosus). If you have these plants, they might be at risk.

The Disease It Causes

When Septocyta ruborum infects a plant, it causes a disease. This disease has a few names. It's often called "purple blotch" or "stem spot disease." Another common name is "dieback of blackberries."

Signs of the Disease

• Purple blotches: You might see purple or brownish spots on the stems of the blackberry plants. These spots can grow bigger over time.
• Stem spots: The spots are usually found on the plant's stems. They can look like small, discolored areas.
• Dieback: This means parts of the plant, especially the stems, start to die. They might turn brown or black and wither away. This can make the plant unhealthy and produce fewer berries.

How to Protect Plants

To keep blackberry plants healthy, it's important to know about this fungus. Gardeners and farmers try to prevent the disease from spreading. They might prune infected parts of the plant. Good plant care helps plants stay strong and resist diseases.