title: Carbohydrate patterns and taxonomy of Sporothrix and Blastobotrys.
abstract: Within the hyphomycete genus Sporothrix Hektoen & Perkins three distinct groups are recognized on the basis of carbohydrate patterns. In the first group, and in Blastobotrys Klopotek, mannose is predominant while xylose and rhamnose are absent; this suggests a relationship with the Ascoideaceae. A second group, comprising anamorphs of Ophiostomataceae, is characterized by the presence of rhamnose. A third group is characterized by the presence of xylose, indicating a basidiomycete affinity. Three sections are erected to accommodate these groups.
mesh_terms: D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000145:classification* / Q000378:metabolism; D013175:Sporothrix / Q000145:classification* / Q000378:metabolism; D009626:Terminology as Topic