Influence of passage through Lumbricus rubellus Hoffmeister earthworms on viahility of Pithomyces chartarum (Berk. & Curt.) M.B. Ellis spores

摘要

Abstract Pithomyces chartarum spores were non-viable after passage through mature Lumbricus rubellus earthworms. P. chartarum spores were present in the castings of all active L. rubellus specimens recovered from pasture in autumn. Results are discussed in relation to possible effects of L. rubellus on P. chartarum ecology and hence on facial eczema control.