Talk:Curvularia inaequalis

Under history and taxonomy, I think ‘Grow in temperate and tropical environments’ and 'present in soil of grasses and grains' is more suitable under the Growth and morphology heading. There is some info from source 6 (Pimental 2005): In addition to growing in temperate and tropical environ + associating mainly w/ forage grasses and grains, authors also list strains being isolated from plants in Australia, and even Canada - Could make for information under the possible subheading ‘Distribution’. Under History and taxonmy, you should consider rewording to ‘is a rare pathogen and causes illness in humans such as peritonitis’, as what you currently have down is somewhat confusing. Also, these two points can be grouped under possible subheading 'Pathogenicity'. After looking through Pimental's (2005) article (source 6), they indicate that infection w/ Curvularia may be associated w/ soil-contact (as there are reported cases from individual who were playing in the woods/gardening). You could look into more information regarding this, as it could make for more quality content under Pathogenicity. In your final draft, you could take some time to explain sympodial growth so individuals uneducated in topic understand what you’re talking about. Again, you could explain halogenation reactions or link the word to the ‘halogenation’ wiki article just so readers understand what you’re talking about. For synonym Acrothecium arenarium, I think the authorized author is Moreau (according to mycobank) - You should consider fixing that so that the information you're providing is accurate. From Source 6, Pimental states Culvuria species can be susceptible to amphotericin B, itraconazole, etc. - This could be good content for under the subheading Physiology. It could also be listed under Pathogenicity but the topic is not well-studied enough as treatments against your fungus. From Source 6 (Pimental): C. inaequalis conidia are evenly coloured or have end cells that are slightly paler, are predominantly straight or only slightly curved, and are mostly five-celled, with the central cell larger than the others. This information can be used under morphology In your final draft, could explain what blighting is or link the word to wiki article ‘blight’ so readers can get a grasp of how it effects plants. There is a good balance in sources cited! A neutral POV is established, as you're not persuading others to follow certain ideas!Kikikhoun (talk) 23:45, 30 October 2019 (UTC)

Hey Danyal! I think the second and third points under the header of History and taxonomy (“Grow in temperate and tropical environments” & “Present in soil of forage grasses and grain”) would fit better under the header of Growth and morphology. Alternatively, maybe you want to consider a different header like Habitat and ecology if there is sufficient information. Also, for the remaining points under History and taxonomy, aside from the first point, (“Traditionally a plant pathogen known to cause leaf spot”, “Is a rare pathogen for human hosts”, & “Can however cause illness in human diseases such as peritonitis”) I think should be under a different header like Pathology and toxicity. In addition to this, perhaps it would help to separate plant pathology and human pathology into separate sub-headers as I read through the two, recorded human infection cases for the fungus and there is considerable detail within both articles 5 & 6 which you cited. For the rest of the History and taxonomy section, I suggest looking more into the alternative names of this fungus and address when and perhaps why it gained these synonyms in order to flesh out the article more. I found an article which has some additional sightings of the fungus that might prove useful for addint to History and taxonomy: http://www.aun.edu.eg/journal_files/607_J_595.pdf. Moving on, under Physiology, the third point might require some additional detail. I found https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-4838(93)90221-c which could provide some additional information regarding this particular physiology. Finally, I think that some key words or specific diseases such as “blighting”, “peritonitis”, and “halogenation” should link to the appropriate Wikipedia articles so that readers have easy access to the relvant information. Looking great so far! Naq Nau (talk) 20:21, 1 November 2019 (UTC)