Abstract
Experimental proof of needle inhabiting fungi in conifers. I. Spruce (Picea abies). Various methods are described, which can be used to establish the presence of fungi in needles of conifers and to classify them. Culture characteristics ofLophodermium piceae, L. filiforme, Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii, Thysanophora penicillioidesandTiarosporella parcaarc given.