Observations on chytridiaceous parasites of phanerogams. VII. A Physoderma on Lycopus americanus

TitleObservations on chytridiaceous parasites of phanerogams. VII. A Physoderma on Lycopus americanus
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1957
AuthorsJr. FKSparrow
JournalAmerican Journal of Botany
Volume44
Pagination661-665
KeywordsSPECIES
Abstract

A species of Physoderma which causes pronounced hypertrophy has been found on Lycopus americanus in northern Michigan. It is characterized primarily by having epibiotic sporangia of two types, one producing colorless zoospores, the other zoospores with orange-colored globules. The fungus on the basis of field observations and preliminary cross-inoculation experiments is seemingly confined to Lycopus americanus.