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Ultrastructural aspects of rubber tree root rot diseases
Author(s) -
Nicole M.,
Geiger J. P.,
Nandris D.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
european journal of forest pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.535
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1439-0329
pISSN - 0300-1237
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0329.1987.tb00722.x
Subject(s) - hevea brasiliensis , biology , root rot , ultrastructure , hypha , botany , colonization , cell wall , natural rubber , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , organic chemistry
The aggression of Hevea brasiliensis roots by two root‐rot fungi, Rigidoporus lignosus and Phellinus noxius is studied at cellular level. Ultrastructural observations reveal the root penetration and tissues colonization by the fungal hyphae, showing clearly alteration in the host cell wall, leading to the root decay. This paper describes the different mechanisms used by these two fungi in degrading lignified and non lignified tissues.