Date of Award
Summer 1961
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Biology
Abstract
Studies ware made of the effects of temperature and nutrient levels on salinity optima for growth and sporulation of Chaotomium Globosum and two marine Pyranomycetes, Torpedospora radiata, and Halosphaeriopais sp. Methods of culture and evaluation of sporulation were also investigated.
Discussion focused on ecological implications of data, in particular, on the probable survival value to a marine-fit fungus or a Phoma pattern mechanism-envolving vegetative and reproductive phases. As the seasons progress, the region where concentrations and proportions or salts are most favorable remains similar to that where vitamin requirements are least and biotic factors are most favorable.
Recommended Citation
Kirk, Paul W., "Determinants of occurrence and distribution of fungi in marine environments" (1961). Master's Theses. 177.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/masters-theses/177