Gibbereel
Gibbereel is a genus of fungi belonging to the family *Gibberellaceae*, which is notable for producing gibberellins, a class of plant hormones that regulate growth and development. The genus was first described by Japanese microbiologist Teijiro Kurosawa in 1926, who isolated the fungus from infected rice plants exhibiting abnormal elongation, a condition later termed "foolish seedling disease."
The most well-known species within the genus is *Gibberella fujikuroi*, now reclassified under the genus *Fusarium*
Gibbereel species are primarily saprophytic or weakly pathogenic, thriving in warm, humid environments. They are commonly
The study of Gibbereel fungi has contributed significantly to plant physiology, enabling advancements in crop improvement