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EXPLANATION OF PLATES 



(Ehisopogon parasiticus) 



Plate 1 

 Fruit-bodies of various ages on roots of pine. Natural size. 



Plate 2 

 Clusters of fruit-bodies showing the rhizomorphic threads, x 6. 



Plate 3 



(Above) A longitudinal section through a cluster of infected pine rootlets, 

 showing the cluster completely surrounded with fungal threads, also the 

 cortical area of the rootlets invaded, x 40. 



(Below) A cross section through a cluster of infected rootlets of same age as 

 in fig. 1. X 40. 



Plate 4 



(Above) A longitudinal section through a small root showing parts of three 

 clusters of rootlets surrounded with fungal threads, of same age as shown 

 in plate 3. x 24. 



