Outbreak of Smut Caused by Tilletia maclaganii on Cultivated Switchgrass in Iowa

Fungi and Diseases Associated with Cultivated Switchgrass in Iowa

Carbohydrate oxidation by the wheat smut fungus, Tilletia caries.

Extensive genetic studies (1) and limited nutritional investigations (2, 3) have been accomplished for the wheat smut organism, Tilletia caries, but information is lacking concerning its metabolism and enzyme systems. A more systematic approach to control might be realized by a fuller understanding of the nutrition and metabolism of the smut fungus. Studies designed to elucidate the pathway of ...

Glucose oxidation in mycelia and spores of the wheat smut fungus Tilletia caries.

Previous studies with the wheat smut fungus, Tilletia caries, showed that this organism contains all the enzymes necessary for the operation of the pentose cycle and apparently of glycolvsis as well (Newburgh et al., 1955). Since the occurrence of a different pathway of carbohydrate catabolism or the predominance of a known pathway in the smut organism may be of importance for the control of sm...

Simple and rapid detection of Tilletia horrida causing rice kernel smut in rice seeds

A simple and rapid method for the detection of Tilletia horrida, the causal agent of rice kernel smut, in rice seeds is developed based on specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR). To design the specific primers for the detection of T. horrida, partial sequences of internal transcribed spacer (ITS) DNA region of T. horrida, T. controversa, T. walkeri, T. ehrhartae, T. indica and T. caries were ...

Investigation of Food Poisoning Outbreak Caused by Shigella in Children Referred to Kerman Afzalipour Hospital

Background & Aims:Shigella infection is still a health problem in less developed countries. This infection is a major cause of food poisoning that sometimes caused morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate outbreak of Shigella food poisoning in children referred to Kerman Afzalipour hospital. Method: In September 2015, a large number of children an...