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I HAVE already shown that the activity of peroxidase and catalase in rye is altered by ergot infection1. It seems to be very probable that this circumstance indicates formation of peroxide in the host-plant. The present communication deals with the effect of Hydrogen peroxide on germination of ergot conidia.
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GARAY, A. Role of Ergothioneine and Catalase in Infection by Ergot Fungus (Claviceps purpurea Tul.). Nature 177, 91–92 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1038/177091b0
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