Dimorphism of Scopulariopsis brevicaulis: morphogenesis of the mould to yeast phase

Mycopathologia. 1987 Nov;100(2):69-74. doi: 10.1007/BF00467097.

Abstract

The dimorphism of Scopulariopsis brevicaulus was induced in malt agar (Oxoid), at 37 degrees C and 5-10% rate of CO2. Six cultures of S. brevicaulus were converted from hyphae to yeast-like cells by the following processes: One was that the hyphae formed intercalar and terminal chlamydoconidia-like cells. These cells increased in size, gained double contour and gave rise to budding cells. The other process was via conidia that assumed yeast characteristics. So, a transformation cycle M----Y was proposed. The yeast-like form presented slow reversion to the mould phase, standing, many times, in transition forms. A high concentration of sugars, peptone, temperature of cultivation of 37 degrees C and 5-10% rate of CO2 seem to be favourable factors for the maintenance of the yeast phase. Ethanol, E.D.T.A., potassium nitrate, temperature of 25 degrees C and aerobiosis are considered favourable factors to conversion of the mould phase.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Culture Media
  • Mitosporic Fungi / cytology
  • Mitosporic Fungi / growth & development*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Culture Media