Parasitic Aspects of a Fairy Ring Fungus, Marasmius oreades

T. H. Filer

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Parasitic Aspects of a Fairy Ring Fungus, Marasmius oreades

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Authors:

T. H. Filer

Year:

1965

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Phytopathology 55(10):1132-1134

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Abstract

Marasmius oreades parasitizes Poa pratensis, Festuca rubra, and Agrostis tenuis. The fungus penetrates the root directly in all three species and does not require natural openings or wounds. The mycelium ramifies in the cortical cells and destroys the cell contents.

Citation

Filer, T. H., Jr. 1965. Parasitic Aspects of a Fairy Ring Fungus, Marasmius oreades. Phytopathology 55(10):1132-1134.