Pseudozyma flocculosa is a saprophytic fungal epiphyte and a hyperparasite of powdery mildew.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a saprophytic bacterium of water, moist soils or plants.
The fungicidal sprays, however, did prevent saprophytic fungi from invading blighted portions of the needles.
Thickened outer bark harbored a variety of saprophytic fungi, especially hyphomycetes.