Pithomyces chartarum (Berkeley et Curtis) Ellis, anamorph
Strain Designations
C
Alternate State
Leptosphaerulina chartarum Roux, teleomorph
Application
produces ribonucleotide reductase
produces sporidesmin
Biosafety Level
1
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Product Format
freeze-dried
Type Strain
no
Preceptrol®
no
Comments
Toxigenic
Medium
ATCC® Medium 340: Rabbit food agar
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 24.0°C
Name of Depositor
PA Wyatt
Chain of Custody
ATCC <<--PA Wyatt<<--R.H. Thornton
Isolation
pasture litter, New Zealand
References
Stutzenberger F. Ribonucleotide reductase of Pithomyces chartarum: requirement for B12 coenzyme. J. Gen. Microbiol. 81: 501-503, 1974. PubMed: 4857886
