Cochliobolus, Drechslera, Bipolaris, Curvularia different nomenclature for one potent fungus

Abstract

Cochliobolus is a Dematiaceous fungi that belong to family: Pleosporaceae. It is known as worldwide pathogen of mostly grasses that caused devastating disease epidemics of important economic food crops as wheat, rice, and maize. Many Cochliobolus species have their asexual states, and consequently synonyms, in either Bipolaris or Curvularia. In this review, highlights were presented on Cochliobolus species as models of fungi rich in therapeutic agents that can be employed in different applications. Moreover, describing the importance and potentials of this fungus in order to encourage for further studies to search, isolate, and purify already known metabolites. Also, screen for, and discover novel metabolites produced by those potent fungi in order to be involved in additional applications.