“…The reproductive capability of infected plants is often decreased : effects include a decrease in seed production (Paul & Ayres, 1986b, e ;Madeira, Clark & Rossall, 1988;Hasan & Aracil, 1991) and a reduction in germination (Emge, Melching & Kingsolver, 1981 ;Alexander & Burdon, 1984;Madeira et al, 1988;Hasan & Aracil, 1991). Many smut fungi (Hodges, 1971 ;Lee, 1981 ;Jennersten et al, 1983 ;Alexander & Antonovics, 1988;Alexander, 1990;Jennersten & Kwak, 1991 ;Ericson et al, 1993) and some rusts (Roy, I 993) sterilize their hosts, with implications for population maintenance.…”