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Holcus mollis L. var. parviflorus Parn. (Poaceae): an erroneous interpretation of abnormal morphology caused by fungi
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During biometric studies it was observed that several specimens of Holcus mollis L. presented a peculiar but
constant morphology caused by the presence of Tilletia holci (Westend.) J. Schrot. These changes in morphology
were very clear in the spikelet where glumes were shorter and larger and both florets were awned. This morphology
closely matches the description of Holcus mollis L. var. parviflora Parn. The type material was also infected with
Tilletia holci. Taxonomic distinction of infected plants is not acceptable.
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Biometry Florets Infection Spikelet Taxonomy Tilletia holci . Faculdade de Ciências da Vida
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Citation
Sequeira, M. M., & Almaraz, T. (2001). Holcus mollis L. var. parviflorus Parn.(Poaceae): an erroneous interpretation of abnormal morphology caused by fungi. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 135(3), 295-297. DOI: 10.1006/bojl.2001.0414
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Linnean Society of London