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SOME FACTORS AFFECTING THE GERMINATION OF FUNGAL SPORES IN WATER

J. J. Sheridan, P. J. Sheehan

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Germination of spores of Penicillium frequentans and Mortierella ramanniana was tested in three types of distilled water and in tap water. Germination was variable in the distilled waters and very low in tap water. Tests were made in relation to the effect of inorganic ions in causing inhibition of germination. Washed spores were inhibited to a greater extent than unwashed and autoclaving the water increased germination.

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Germination of spores of Penicillium frequentans and Mortierella ramanniana was tested in three types of distilled water and in tap water. Germination was variable in the distilled waters and very low in tap water. Tests were made in relation to the effect of inorganic ions in causing inhibition of germination. Washed spores were inhibited to a greater extent than unwashed and autoclaving the water increased germination.

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Germination of spores of Penicillium frequentans and Mortierella ramanniana was tested in three types of distilled water and in tap water. Germination was variable in the distilled waters and very low in tap water. Tests were made in relation to the effect of inorganic ions in causing inhibition of germination. Washed spores were inhibited to a greater extent than unwashed and autoclaving the water increased germination.

Key concepts: Germination, Spore, Tap water, Distilled water, Spore germination, Penicillium, Biology, Horticulture

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