Light non-pathogenic mutants of Cercospora beticola exhibit a markedly increased respiration compared to pathogenic dark-grey wild strains as well as to non-pathogenic mutants having a light air mycelium and dark substrate. The increased respiration rate of light non-pathogenic mutants is discussed with respect to increased potassium content in their mycelium and donor-acceptor properties of quinones in the respiration process. A viral infection is analyzed in the group of wild strains.
Brillová D., Sladká O., Peterková I. (1988): Respiration of the wild strain and the mutants of Cercospora beticola Sacc. – Česká Mykologie 42(2): 97–104.
