The chlamydospores are the main survival structure, and they can live in the soil for up to four months. The additional formation of sclerotia allows U. virens to survive even longer, almost up to a year. These sclerotia, which can be present either on or below the surface of the soil, mature to form an ascocarp (fruiting body).
The chlamydospores are the primary survival structure, and they can endure in the soil for up to four months. The supplementary formation of sclerotia enables U. virens to survive even longer, almost up to a year. These sclerotia, which can be present either on or beneath the surface of the soil, mature to form an ascocarp (fruiting body).