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100			_aPhilip Shaji
245		0	_aInvolvement of esterase isozyme in the surface attachment of conidia of Corynespora cassicola on rubber leaves
260			_bIndian Phytopathological Society Southern Zone Meeting 10-12 December 2001 Calicut, Kerala: Invited Lectures & Abstract of Papers by Indian Institute of Spices Research. p34
520			_aCorynespora leaf disease of rubber caused by C. cassiicola is spread through conidia of the fungus. The germination of spores of C. cassiicola was studied under the scanning electron microscope on rubber leaves and inert surfaces )parafilm). The study indicated that the conidia germinate on the surface of rubber leaves and produce appressoria and infection peg prior to penetration. On labelling the conidia with a lectin Con A (1mg/ml), the germ tube failed to attach to the surface. Isozyme analyses showed two prominent esterase bands on 1;native PAGE gels. This is the first report on the role of esterase enzyme in the conidial attachment of C. cassicola to rubber leaves.
650			_aConidia
650			_aCorynespora cassicola
650			_aEsterase isozyme
650			_aRubber
700			_aJacob C K
700			_aJoseph A
856			_uReprint
942			_cJS
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