The Order Taphrinales is a group of fungi within the phylum Ascomycota, primarily known as plant pathogens. Members of this order are parasitic, infecting the leaves, stems, or fruits of various plants and often causing deformities such as leaf curl or witches’ broom. Taphrinales produce asci (spore-containing structures) directly on the surface of infected plant tissue, without forming a fruiting body. They are ecologically significant due to their impact on agriculture and horticulture, affecting crops like peaches, almonds, and other stone fruits. Despite their pathogenic nature, Taphrinales are also studied for their unique life cycles and simple, often dimorphic structures, which provide insight into fungal evolution and host interactions.