Three New Combinations In Drepanopeziza For Species On Poplar

Three species of Drepanopeziza that cause diseases of poplars have been known under different scientific names for their sexual and asexual morphs, which is no longer allowed with the change to one scientific name for fungi. For each of these species, the oldest epithet is provided by the asexual morph; however, neither of the generic names available for the asexual morphs can be used for these species. As a consequence new combinations for the three species are required and can be accomplished by applying the oldest asexual morph epithet in the genus Drepanopeziza. The following new combinations are made: Drepanopeziza brunnea, D. castagnei, and D. populi.