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Infection by the systemic fungus Epichloe glyceriae and clonal growth of its host grass Glyceria striata
Author(s): J. J. Pan and K. Clay
Month: Jul
Year: 2002
Journal: Oikos
Volume: 98
Issue: 1
Pages: 37-46
Article Topic(s): Fungi,Pathology,Morphology
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Glyceria striata (Fowl mannagrass),
Abstract
Determine the effects of the fungal pathogen, Epichloe glyceriae, on clonal growth of its host grass, Glyceria striata. Uninfected plants produced more tillers and biomass than infected plants. Stolon architecture was also affected in two of three populations examined.Suggested Citation
J. J. Pan and K. Clay. "Infection by the systemic fungus Epichloe glyceriae and clonal growth of its host grass Glyceria striata." Oikos 98.1 (2002): 37-46.Go back