“…Similarly, in New Zealand, perithecia of L. nodorum and Mycosphaerella sp. have been found on wheat stubble (94,97) and spore traps located near the stubble throughout the season began to catch ascospores in March, reaching a maximum in May. In Victoria (Australia) also, this period from late autumn to early spring is the time when ascospore discharge of M. graminicola is greatest (37).…”