Alternaria is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Alternaria species are known as major plant pathogens. They are also common allergens in humans, growing indoors and causing hay fever or hypersensitivity reactions that sometimes lead to asthma. They readily cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised people such as AIDS patients. There are 299 s...
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A deuteromycetous fungal genus including several plant pathogens and at least one species which produces a highly phytotoxic antibiotic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: al′ter-nā′rē-ă Definitions: 1. A genus of fungi easily isolated from air and considered to be a common laboratory contaminant and an allergen; occasionally pathogenic in humans.
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