Comparative physiology and chemical control of selected strains of the marine fungus, l̲a̲g̲e̲n̲i̲d̲i̲u̲m̲ c̲a̲l̲l̲i̲n̲e̲c̲t̲e̲s̲ couch / by William Henry Daniels.

Author/creator Daniels, William Henry author.
Other author Bland, Charles E., degree supervisor.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Biology.
Format Theses and dissertations
ProductionGreenville, N.C. : East Carolina University, 1977.
Description41 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Subjects
Marine fungi.
Mycology.

Summary The fungus Lagenidium callinectes Couch, is a marine, holocarpic, biflagellate, phycomycete. First described by Couch (1942) as a parasite of the ova and early larval stages of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus, other strains of Lagenidium have recently been isolated and identified as parasites (pathogens) of other marine crustacea. To facilitate control of Lagenidium in the mariculture of crustacea and as an aid to taxonomic studies, in vitro physiological and fungicidal control tests were conducted. First performed were physiological tests including salinity, temperature, and cation replacement responses. Differing growth rates and sporulation levels were noted for some strains. Secondly, various chemicals reported to have fungitoxic potential were tested for the control of L. callinectes. Those showing possible value in fungal control and warranting further testing were Surflan, Terrazole, Formalin, and Furanace.
General note"A thesis presented to the faculty of the Department of Biology ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Biology."
General noteAdvisor: Charles E. Bland
Dissertation noteM.S. East Carolina University 1977
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 40-41).

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