A New Genus of Eurotiaceae From Soil

A new genus, Backusia, named in honor of Professor Myron P. Backus, University of Wisconsin and the type species Backusia terricola are described. Cultural characteristics and ascospore and conidial developmental morphology are described and figured.

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Published in:Mycologia 1964-11, Vol.56 (6), p.809-815
Main Authors: Thirumalachar, M. J., Whitehead, Marvin D., Mathur, P. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asci
Ascospores
Conidia
Fungi
Hyalin
Hyphae
Indian culture
Monascus
Mycelium
New genus
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Summary:A new genus, Backusia, named in honor of Professor Myron P. Backus, University of Wisconsin and the type species Backusia terricola are described. Cultural characteristics and ascospore and conidial developmental morphology are described and figured.
ISSN:0027-5514
1557-2536
DOI:10.1080/00275514.1964.12018173