Physiological Studies of Species of Helminthosporium Parasitic on Corn
Abstract
Much of the voluminous literature on the physiology of fungi is descriptive rather than analytical in nature. There is good reason for this: prior to detailed laboratory examination of the metabolism of fungi and of the fate of compounds or elements assimilated, a survey of the factors affecting growth is necessary. The development of a synthetic medium is usually the first step. Synthetic media permit the determination of the essential elements for growth and sporulatlon and studies on the utilization of its individual components. Moreover, if the synthetic medium is fairly simple, it facilitates the study and isolation of metabolites produced in culture.
Degree
Ph.D.
Subject Area
Plant Pathology
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