NCIt definition : A genus of moderately fast growing dematiaceous fungi in the family Pleosporaceae
with straight, fusiform to ellipsoidal pseudoseptate conidia. The genus contains about
45 species which are mostly subtropical and tropical plant parasites; however several
species, notably B. australiensis, B. hawaiiensis, and B. spicifera are well documented
human pathogens.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any fungal organism that is not assigned to the species level but can be assigned
to the Bipolaris genus level.;