Pastirčáková Katarína

Pastirčáková Katarína

Plant Pathology and Mycology RG

Mgr. Katarína Pastirčáková, PhD.

Slovak Academy of Sciences
Institute of Forest Ecology
Plant Pathology & Mycology Research Group
Akademická 2
949 01 Nitra
Phone:  +421 37 6943 358
Email: katarina.pastircakova@ife.sk; uefezima@hotmail.com

Research Interests: Fungal diseases of woody plants, pathogen biology, fungal taxonomy and diversity, Botryosphaeriales, Erysiphales, Rhytismatales.


Education:

  • PhD. in Plant Protection; Institute of Experimental Phytopathology and Entomology, SAS, Ivanka pri Dunaji (1999-2002) and Institute of Forest Ecology, SAS, Zvolen (2003)
  • Mgr. (MSc.) in Mathematics and Biology Education; Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Constantine the Philosopher, Nitra (1994-1999)

Academic employment:

  • Depertment of Plant Pathology and Mycology (formerly Branch for Woody Plants Biology), Institute of Forest Ecology, SAS, Nitra, Slovakia (researcher – since 2003; Scientific Secretary – since 2017)
  • Department of Mycology, Institute of Experimental Phytopathology and Entomology, SAS, Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia (PhD. student; 1999-2002)

Projects:

  • VEGA 2/0122/22 – Diversity and pathogenicity of ophiostomatoid fungi in Scots pine stands infested by bark beetles (2022-2025, principal investigator)
  • VEGA 2/0132/22 – Impact of climate change on the distribution of selected pathogens of Pinus sp. trees (2022-2025, member of research team)
  • VEGA 2/0077/18 – Identification, genetic variability a pathogenicity of economically important needle cast species on pines (2018-2021, member of research team)
  • VEGA 2/0062/18 – Ash dieback: the causal agents and disease control strategy (2018-2021, deputy of project leader)
  • APVV-15-0210 – Distribution potential of different fungal groups in Europe (2016–2020, co-investigator)
  • APVV-0421-07 – New methods of evaluation and mapping of biotic harmful agents in urban greenery (2008–2010, co-investigator)
  • APVV-51-032604 – Invasive pests and parasitic fungi – originators of damage on Aesculus and Platanus genera (2005–2007, co-investigator)
  • VEGA 2/0071/14 – Species diversity and biological characteristics of parasitic fungi associated with damage and withering of woody plants (2014–2017, principal investigator)
  • VEGA 2/0069/14 – Biology, spread and identification of harmful agent Dothistroma septosporum (Mycosphaerella pini), D. pini and other harmful agents of assimilatory organs of pines (2014–2017, co-investigator)
  • VEGA 2/0149/10 – Study of morphological, genetical and biological characteristics of selected genera of fungi from Coelomycetes, their pathogenicity and occurrence in different ecological conditions (2010–2013, deputy principal investigator)
  • VEGA 2/7026/27 – Pathological changes of ornamental and utility woody plants caused by fungi and pests in changed environmental conditions as a cause of their premature withering and dieback (2007–2009, co-investigator)
  • VEGA 2/4020/04 – Importance of biotic factors participating in damage of woody plants in urban environment, selected dendrological objects and woodland economic units of Slovakia (2004–2006, co-investigator)
  • VEGA 2/1039/21 – Integrated study of factors involved in degradation of woody plants in the changed environment (2001–2003, co-investigator)
  • VEGA 2/7118/20 – Causes of premature massive dieback and falling of leaves on the European horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) (2000–2002, co-investigator)

List of my publications:

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0371-428X

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katarina_Pastircakova

2024

Fungi associated with ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus in Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Baková, K; Adamčíková, K; Barta, M; Lalík, M; Pavlík, M; Kunca, A; Galko, J; Pastirčák, M

Fungi associated with ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus in Slovakia Journal Article

Biologia, 79 (8), pp. 2387-2400, 2024, ISSN: 0006-3088.

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Bradshaw, M; Braun, U; Götz, M; Dogan, G; Erdogdu, M; Ates, M A; Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M; Fernández-Pavía, S; Takamatsu, S; Abbasi, M; Moparthi, S; Gafforov, Y; Chinan, V C; Kummer, V; Kruse, J; Pfister, D H

Contributions to the knowledge of the phylogeny and taxonomy of the Erysiphaceae (powdery mildews) – part 2 Journal Article

Sydowia, 76 , pp. 113-145, 2024, ISSN: 0082-0598.

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2023

New regional records of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens from Slovakia: distribution, hosts and pathogens characterization

Adamčíková, K; Pastirčáková, K; Jánošíková, Z; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčák, M; Pažitný, J; Kobza, M; Adamčík, S; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Ondrušková, E

New regional records of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens from Slovakia: distribution, hosts and pathogens characterization Journal Article

Annals of Forest Research, 66 (1), pp. 99-111, 2023, ISSN: 1844-8135.

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Hymenoscyphus fraxineus on Fraxinus excelsior in Slovakia: distribution and mating types

Kádasi-Horáková, M; Barta, M; Adamčíková, K; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K

Hymenoscyphus fraxineus on Fraxinus excelsior in Slovakia: distribution and mating types Journal Article

Biologia, 78 (5), pp. 1219-1230, 2023, ISSN: 0006-3088.

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Checking the balance between pathogenic and mutualistic pine needle fungi of the genus Lophodermium in forested  and urban areas of Slovakia

Ondrušková, E; Adamčík, S; Kobza, M; Jánošíková, Z; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K; Caboň, M; Adamčíková, K

Checking the balance between pathogenic and mutualistic pine needle fungi of the genus Lophodermium in forested and urban areas of Slovakia Journal Article

Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 38 (1-2), pp. 39-48, 2023, ISSN: 1651-1891.

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2022

Culturable endophytic fungi in Fraxinus excelsior and their interactions with Hymenoscyphus fraxineus

Barta, M; Pastirčáková, K; Ostrovský, R; Kobza, M; Kádasi-Horáková, M

Culturable endophytic fungi in Fraxinus excelsior and their interactions with Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Journal Article

Forests, 13 (7), pp. 1-23, Article no. 1098, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907.

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Stability of trees infected by wood decay fungi estimated by acoustic tomography: a field survey

Kobza, M; Ostrovský, R; Adamčíková, K; Pastirčáková, K

Stability of trees infected by wood decay fungi estimated by acoustic tomography: a field survey Journal Article

Trees Structure and Function, 36 (1), pp. 103-112, 2022, ISSN: 1432-2285.

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2021

Host range, genetic variability, and mating types of Lecanosticta acicola in Slovakia

Adamčíková, K; Jánošíková, Z; Adamčík, S; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K; Kobza, M; Ondrušková, E

Host range, genetic variability, and mating types of Lecanosticta acicola in Slovakia Journal Article

Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 36 (5), pp. 325-332, 2021, ISSN: 0282-7581.

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Erysiphe hypophylla, a second powdery mildew (Erysiphales) on oaks in Britain

Pastirčáková, K; Adamčík, S; Adamčíková, K; Chater, A O

Erysiphe hypophylla, a second powdery mildew (Erysiphales) on oaks in Britain Journal Article

Field Mycology, 22 (2), pp. 50-54, 2021, ISSN: 1468-1641.

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Ash Trees (Fraxinus spp.) in Urban Greenery as Possible Invasion Gates of Non-Native Phyllactinia Species

Pastirčáková, Katarína; Adamčíková, Katarína; Bacigálová, Kamila; Caboň, Miroslav; Mikušová, Petra; Senko, Dušan; Svitok, Marek; Adamčík, Slavomír

Ash Trees (Fraxinus spp.) in Urban Greenery as Possible Invasion Gates of Non-Native Phyllactinia Species Journal Article

Forests, 12 (2), pp. 183, 2021, ISSN: 1999-4907.

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2020

Host range of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus in Slovak arboreta

Pastirčáková, K; Adamčíková, K; Barta, M; Pažitný, J; Hoťka, P; Sarvašová, I; Kádasi-Horáková, M

Host range of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus in Slovak arboreta Journal Article

Forests, 11 (5), pp. 1-18, Article Number: 596, 2020, ISSN: 1999-4907.

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2019

In vitro interactions between Trichoderma harzianum and pathogenic fungi damaging horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) leaves and fruits

Pastirčáková, K

In vitro interactions between Trichoderma harzianum and pathogenic fungi damaging horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) leaves and fruits Journal Article

Biological Letters, 54 (1), pp. 21-35, 2019, ISSN: 1644-7700.

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In vitro interactions between Trichoderma harzianum and pathogenic fungi damaging horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) leaves and fruits

Pastirčáková, Katarína

In vitro interactions between Trichoderma harzianum and pathogenic fungi damaging horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) leaves and fruits Journal Article

Biological Letters, 54 (1), pp. 24-35, 2019, ISSN: 1644-7700.

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2018

Individual resistance of Fraxinus angustifolia and F. excelsior clones to Hymenoscyphus fraxineus

Adamčíková, K; Pažitný, J; Pastirčáková, K

Individual resistance of Fraxinus angustifolia and F. excelsior clones to Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Journal Article

Journal of Plant Protection Research, 58 (3), pp. 227-233, 2018, ISSN: 1427-4345.

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Powdery mildew of California poppy caused by Erysiphe eschscholziae in Mexico

Camacho-Tapia, M; Sánchez-Soto, V; Correia, K C; Pastirčáková, K; Tovar-Pedraza, J M

Powdery mildew of California poppy caused by Erysiphe eschscholziae in Mexico Journal Article

Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 40 (3), pp. 461-466, 2018, ISSN: 0706-0661 .

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Two blue-stain fungi colonizing Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees infested by bark beetles in Slovakia, Central Europe

Pastirčáková, K; Adamčíková, K; Pastirčák, M; Zach, P; Galko, J; Kováč, M; Laco, J

Two blue-stain fungi colonizing Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees infested by bark beetles in Slovakia, Central Europe Journal Article

Biologia, 73 (11), pp. 1053-1066, 2018, ISSN: 0006-3088.

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From leaf to continent: The multi-scale distribution of an invasive cryptic pathogen complex on oak

Desprez-Loustau, M L; Massot, M; Toïgo, M; Fort, T; Aday_Kaya, A G; Boberg, J; Braun, U; Capdevielle, X; Cech, T; Chandelier, A; Christova, P; Corcobado, T; Dogmus, T; Dutech, C; Fabreguettes, O; Faivre_d'Arcier, J; Gross, A; Horta_Jung, M; Iturrixa, E; Jung, T; Junker, C; Kiss, L; Kostov, K; Lehtijarvi, A; Lyubenova, A; Marçais, B; Oliva, J; Oskay, F; Pastirčák, M; Pastirčáková, K; Piou, D; Saint-Jean, G; Sallafranque, A; Slavov, S; Stenlid, J; Talgø, V; Takamatsu, T; Tack, A J M

From leaf to continent: The multi-scale distribution of an invasive cryptic pathogen complex on oak Journal Article

Fungal Ecology, 36 , pp. 39-50, 2018, ISSN: 1754-5048.

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Mycobiota in dead and damaged branches of silver birch in Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčák, M

Mycobiota in dead and damaged branches of silver birch in Slovakia Journal Article

Baltic Forestry, 24 (1), pp. 17-23, 2018, ISSN: 1392-1355.

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Species diversity of fungi on damaged branches and leaves of ashes (Fraxinus spp.) in different types of stands in Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Ivanová, H; Pastirčák, M

Species diversity of fungi on damaged branches and leaves of ashes (Fraxinus spp.) in different types of stands in Slovakia Journal Article

Central European Forestry Journal, 64 (2), pp. 133-139, 2018, ISSN: 0323-1046.

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The hosts and geographic range of Dothistroma needle blight in Slovakia

Jánošíková-Hečková, Z; Ondrušková, E; Barta, M; Ostrovský, R; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Pastirčáková, K; Kobza, M; Adamčíková, K

The hosts and geographic range of Dothistroma needle blight in Slovakia Journal Article

Forest Pathology, 48 (3), pp. e12421, 2018, ISSN: 1437-4781.

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2017

Hypoderma rubi on two new hosts in Slovakia

Pastirčák, M; Pastirčáková, K

Hypoderma rubi on two new hosts in Slovakia Journal Article

Mycotaxon, 132 (4), pp. 849–855, 2017, ISSN: 0093-4666.

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Natural infection of Fraxinus angustifolia by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus in Slovakia

Kádasi-Horáková, M; Adamčíková, K; Pastirčáková, K; Longauerová, V; Maľová, M

Natural infection of Fraxinus angustifolia by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus in Slovakia Journal Article

Baltic Forestry, 23 (1), pp. 52-55, 2017, ISSN: 2029-9230.

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Contribution to the pathogenic fungi on woody plants in North Korea

Pastirčáková, K; Shin, H D

Contribution to the pathogenic fungi on woody plants in North Korea Journal Article

Phytotaxa, 299 (2), pp. 185-198, 2017, ISSN: 1179-3155.

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2016

Genetic diversity and host range of powdery mildews on Papaveraceae

Pastirčáková, K; Jankovics, T; Komáromi, J; Pintye, A; Pastirčák, M

Genetic diversity and host range of powdery mildews on Papaveraceae Journal Article

Mycological Progress, 15 (4, article 36), pp. 1-18, 2016, ISSN: 1617-416X.

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2014

Global distribution of Erysiphe platani: new records, teleomorph formation and re-examination of herbarium collections

Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M; Adamčiková, K; Bouznad, Z; Kedad, A; El_Guilli, M; Diminić, D; Hofte, M

Global distribution of Erysiphe platani: new records, teleomorph formation and re-examination of herbarium collections Journal Article

Cryptogamie, Mycologie, 35 (2), pp. 163-176, 2014, ISSN: 0181-1584.

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The lily magnolia powdery mildew Erysiphe magnifica found in Slovakia

Ondrušková, E; Juhásová, G; Pastirčáková, K

The lily magnolia powdery mildew Erysiphe magnifica found in Slovakia Journal Article

Mycotaxon, 127 , pp. 51-57, 2014, ISSN: 0093-4666.

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2013

A powdery mildew (Pseudoidium sp.) found on Chelidonium majus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M

A powdery mildew (Pseudoidium sp.) found on Chelidonium majus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia Journal Article

Czech Mycology, 65 (1), pp. 125-133, 2013, ISSN: 1211-0981.

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2010

Two important ascomycetes and their anamorphs on twigs of Betula pendula in Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M

Two important ascomycetes and their anamorphs on twigs of Betula pendula in Slovakia Journal Article

Polish Botanical Journal, 55 (2), pp. 373-380, 2010, ISSN: 1641-8180.

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Influence of selected climatological characteristics on antracnose diseases development on plane trees

Ivanová, H; Bernardovičová, S; Pastirčáková, K

Influence of selected climatological characteristics on antracnose diseases development on plane trees Journal Article

Ekológia (Bratislava), 29 (4), pp. 430-440, 2010.

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2009

Guignardia aesculi on species of Aesculus: new records from Europe and Asia

Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M; Celar, F; Shin, H D

Guignardia aesculi on species of Aesculus: new records from Europe and Asia Journal Article

Mycotaxon, 108 , pp. 287-296, 2009, ISSN: 0093-4666.

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European record of Subramaniula thielavioides on opium poppy

Pastirčák, M; Pastirčáková, K

European record of Subramaniula thielavioides on opium poppy Journal Article

Acta Mycologica, 44 (1), pp. 7-9, 2009, ISSN: 0001-625X.

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2008

European hornbeam powdery mildew Erysiphe arcuata in Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Takamatsu, S; Shiroya, Y; Pastirčák, M

European hornbeam powdery mildew Erysiphe arcuata in Slovakia Journal Article

Journal of Phytopathology, 156 (10), pp. 597-601, 2008, ISSN: 0931-1785.

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Neoerysiphe galeopsidis on Stachys species in Slovakia and the Czech Republic based on a re-examination of herbarium collections.

Pastirčáková, K; Ivanová, H; Bernadovičová, S

Neoerysiphe galeopsidis on Stachys species in Slovakia and the Czech Republic based on a re-examination of herbarium collections. Journal Article

Czech Mycology, 60 (2), pp. 251-264, 2008, ISSN: 1211-0981.

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2007

Scopinella solani on graminicolous hosts in Slovakia and the Czech Republic

Pastirčák, M; Pastirčáková, K

Scopinella solani on graminicolous hosts in Slovakia and the Czech Republic Journal Article

Mycotaxon, 102 , pp. 383-387, 2007, ISSN: 0093-4666.

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Influence of changed ecological conditions of environment on occurrence of London plane (Platanus x hispanica Münchh.) anthracnose

Ivanova, H; Bernardovičová, S; Pastirčáková, K

Influence of changed ecological conditions of environment on occurrence of London plane (Platanus x hispanica Münchh.) anthracnose Journal Article

Folia Oecologica, 34 (1), pp. 1-8, 2007, ISBN: 1336-5266.

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2006

The anamorph of Erysiphe platani on Platanus ×hispanica in Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M

The anamorph of Erysiphe platani on Platanus ×hispanica in Slovakia Journal Article

Mycotaxon, 97 , pp. 189-194, 2006, ISSN: 0093-4666.

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The Catalpa powdery mildew Erysiphe elevata in Slovakia

Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M; Juhásová, G

The Catalpa powdery mildew Erysiphe elevata in Slovakia Journal Article

Cryptogamie, Mycologie, 27 (1), pp. 31-34, 2006, ISSN: 0181-1584.

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2004

Erysiphe catalpae and Erysiphe elevata in Europe

Ale-Agha, N; Bolay, A; Braun, U; Feige, B; Jage, H; Kummer, V; Lebeda, A; Piątek, M; Shin, H D; Zimmermannová-Pastirčáková, K

Erysiphe catalpae and Erysiphe elevata in Europe Journal Article

Mycological Progress, 3 (4), pp. 291-296, 2004, ISSN: 1617-416X.

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2002

Erysiphe flexuosa – a new species of powdery mildew for Slovakia

Zimmermannová-Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M

Erysiphe flexuosa – a new species of powdery mildew for Slovakia Journal Article

Biologia (Bratislava), 57 (4), pp. 437-440, 2002, ISSN: 0006-3088.

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Epidemic spread of Erysiphe flexuosa (North American powdery mildew disease of horse-chestnut) in Europe

Zimmermannová-Pastirčáková, K; Adamska, I; Błaszkowski, J; Bolay, A; Braun, U

Epidemic spread of Erysiphe flexuosa (North American powdery mildew disease of horse-chestnut) in Europe Journal Article

Schlechtendalia, 8 , pp. 39-45, 2002, ISSN: 1436-2317.

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2001

Mercury, cadmium, lead and copper contents in fruiting bodies of selected edible mushrooms in contaminated Middle Spiš region, Slovakia

Zimmermannová, K; Svoboda, L; Kalač, P

Mercury, cadmium, lead and copper contents in fruiting bodies of selected edible mushrooms in contaminated Middle Spiš region, Slovakia Journal Article

Ekológia (Bratislava), 20 (4), pp. 440-446, 2001, ISSN: 1335-342X.

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2000

Concentrations of mercury, cadmium, lead and copper in fruiting bodies of edible mushrooms in an emission area of a copper smelter and a mercury smelter

Svoboda, L; Zimmermannová, K; Kalač, P

Concentrations of mercury, cadmium, lead and copper in fruiting bodies of edible mushrooms in an emission area of a copper smelter and a mercury smelter Journal Article

Science of the Total Environment, 246 , pp. 61-67, 2000, ISSN: 0048-9697.

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