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Studies in pectic enzymes of parasitic fungi

I. Secretion of protopectinase enzyme byPythium de Baryanum hesse on different potato media

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Potato decoction and extracted sap of frozen potato tubers form good media for the production of protopectinase enzyme byPythium de Baryanum Hesse, the latter medium being better as it could be diluted to half-strength without losing its quality. Minced potato extract is not suitable medium for enzyme secretion, the reason might be oxidation of certain compounds present in plant tissues.

The amount of growth of the mycelium has no relation with the protopectinase enzyme production.

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  1. Botany Department, D.S.B. Govt. College, Nainital

    S. C. Gupta

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Communicated by Professor T. S. Sadasivan,f.a.sc.

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Gupta, S.C. Studies in pectic enzymes of parasitic fungi. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 47, 43–47 (1958). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051042

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