Anisogramma

Anisogramma is a genus of fungi in the kingdom Fungi. The genus comprises several described species that have attracted attention mainly in mycology and plant pathology due to their associations with woody plants. Because fungal taxonomy has changed with the adoption of molecular data, the precise circumscription of Anisogramma has shifted over time; some authorities have relocated species to other genera while others retain them within Anisogramma. As a result, the number of recognized species and their names can differ between sources.

Most Anisogramma taxa are plant-associated and described as either endophytes or pathogens. They have been reported from a variety of hosts, particularly woody dicotyledons, and have been linked to symptoms such as leaf spots, cankers, or other localized tissue changes. The organisms produce sexual and possibly asexual structures within host tissues, with spore dispersal typically facilitated by humidity and favorable temperatures.

Distribution and significance: Taxa referred to as Anisogramma have been reported in temperate regions worldwide. They are of interest to plant pathologists because correct identification affects disease management and our understanding of fungal diversity. In recent decades, ongoing revisions based on DNA sequence data continue to refine their taxonomy and ecological roles.