Botryosphaeriaceae

Botryosphaeriaceae is a family of fungi that mainly affect woody plants, including trees and shrubs. These fungi often live silently inside plants, but when the plant is stressed or damaged, they can cause diseases such as cankers, dieback, and fruit rot. They play a significant role in plant health, especially in agriculture and forestry, by weakening or killing affected plants. Understanding these fungi helps in managing plant diseases and maintaining healthy ecosystems and crops.