Growth of some wood and litter-decay basidiomycetes at reduced water potential.

Authors

R. E. Koske, University of Rhode Island
B. Tessier, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-1986

Abstract

Of 9 species investigated, only Schizophyllum commune grew at PSI below -4MPa. Clitocybe aurantiaca (= Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) and Dacrymyces sp. were especially sensitive to water stress. Maximum growth for 7 species occurred at -0.5MPa or higher.-from Authors

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Transactions - British Mycological Society

Volume

86

Issue

1

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Koske, R. E., and B. Tessier. "Growth of some wood and litter-decay basidiomycetes at reduced water potential.." Transactions - British Mycological Society 86, 1 (1986): 156-158. doi: 10.1016/S0007-1536(86)80129-2.