Some aspects of the germination of spores ofPithomyces chartarum(Berk. amp; Curt.) M. B. Ellis

摘要

Occasionally a germinating spore ofPithomyces chartarum(Berk. amp; Curt.) M. B. Ellis has been noted on fresh green leaves of white clover and perennial ryegrass in aqueous mounts during spore counting. Germination is markedly favoured by aeration. Fragments of spores are intermittently seen on white clover leaves. These fragments appear to be the result of germination of the spores but no recognisable mycelium has been noted to be associated with them.