Synopsis of the Taxonomic Revisions in the Genus 'Ceratocystis' Including aReview of Blue-Staining Species Associated with 'Dendroctonus' Bark Beetles

摘要

Taxonomic revisions in both the teleomorphic (sexual) and anamorphic (asexual)forms of the genus Ceratocystis Ellis and Halstead are chronicled in the review. Recognized species associated with Dendroctonus Erichson bark beetles are summarized, and several species that have been published as recombinations, species that were previously described as Ophiostoma, and species that have not yet been recombined are listed.