Laboratory 1 - University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Examine specimens of corn smut. The mycelium of the fungus develops extensively in the host (particularly in the ears and tassels). Large, black and dusty spore balls eventually appear. These contain masses of spores (teliospores). These spores germinate to produce a primitive basidium with basidiospores. Prepare a wet mount of teliospores. ................
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