Considered a plant pathogen of numerous plants, particularly grasses. Epicoccum Considered a dry weather spore. During dry periods, fungi increase in number until noon and decrease throughout the evening. It produces spores rapidly and can grow under conditions of low humidity. Has been reported to cause plant diseases in trees and damage crops such as millet, corn, soy beans and agricultural grasses.
Spores are buoyant and travel considerable distances in air.
Found in a wide variety of plants, soil, air, human skin, insects, and a number of textiles. Spores are at their peak from August to October. Fusarium A common soil fungus. It is found on a wide range of plants. It is often found in humidifiers.