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The writers are indebted to Dr. E. C. Stakman, Mr. Ian W. Tervet, Dr. C. S. Holton and Dr. M. M. Rhoades for criticisms and suggestions pertaining to the preparation of the manuscript.
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Christensen, J.J., Rodenhiser, H.A. Physiologic specialization and genetics of the smut fungi. Bot. Rev 6, 389–425 (1940). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02881122
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