Draft genome of the citrus greasy spot fungal pathogen Zasmidium citri-griseum isolate MCC3
Zasmidium citri-griseum also known as Mycosphaerella citri, is the causal agent of greasy spot disease. In Florida, this fungal pathogen is especially prevalent in grapefruit. The mature leaves present lesions inducing premature drop while the fruit exhibits notorious black peaks in the rind blocks. Besides causing defoliation, it also mars the peel with tiny black specks that cause the rind to remain green.