Trunk and Canker-Causing Fungi

Definition

Fungi that cause cankers on tree trunks and branches, often aided by insect vectors.

Etymology

Example

Many fungi, such as species of Neofabraea, Nectria, Leucostoma (Cytospora), Ceratocystis, and Leptosphaeria, causing tree cankers, are often associated with and assisted by insects in the initiation and development of the cankers.

Related Terms

• Cankers
• Tree diseases
• Insect vectors