title: [The taxonomy of the genera of Alternaria (Nees: Fr)].
abstract: The identification of species in Alternaria (Nees:Fr.) is mainly based on shape, size and septation of conidia. Because of the great variances in these marks a reliable determination of species in that genus sometimes is difficult. 137 strains of Alternaria isolated from forage are attempted to identify. Various macro- and micromorphological methods used are described as well as their sources of errors. It is emphasized that a stringent standardization of all determination methods is necessary. Beyond it there are discussed some molecular biological and biochemical characteristics to complete the data of taxonomy in the genus of Alternaria.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Futterproduktion Paulinenaue, BRD.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Müller
mesh_terms: D000528:Alternaria / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification
vernacular_title: Zur Taxonomie der Gattung Alternaria (Nees: Fr.).