ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Basidiomycete
;
Coprinus macrorhizus
;
Sporeless mutants
;
Glutamate dehydrogenase
;
Chitinase
;
Laminarinase
;
Liohenase
;
Sequential enzyme production
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The production of NADP-dependent glutamate dehydrogenase was initiated at the stage of first meiotic prophase in pileus cells but not in stipe cells of dikaryotic and monokaryotic fruiting bodies in Coprinus macrorhizus. The production of chitinase and glucanases assayed with laminarin and lichenan was observed after the completion of meiosis only in pileus cells. The light conditions that were effective for the delay or inhibition of cellular events in the pileus cells were also effective for the delay or inhibition of enzyme production. But all sporeless mutants tested, which were defective at the various stages of basidiospore formation, produced the normal levels of these enzymes. The results indicate that the sequential production of enzymes and cellular events leading to basidiospore formation in pileus cells are independent from each other.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00409920
