Open AccessPhycomyces: Electrical Response to Light Stimuli
Author(s) -
Mary Ann Mogus,
Jerome J. Wolken
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
plant physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.554
H-Index - 312
eISSN - 1532-2548
pISSN - 0032-0889
DOI - 10.1104/pp.53.3.512
Subject(s) - phycomyces , phycomyces blakesleeanus , stimulus (psychology) , fungus , mycelium , biology , wavelength , botany , optics , physics , psychology , biochemistry , mutant , psychotherapist , gene
Electrical signals have been detected in response to light excitation of the fungus Phycomyces blakesleeanus. These signals are related to the wavelength and intensity of the stimulus and the growth stage of the fungus. A relationship between the signals and the possible photoreceptor-pigment system is explored.