In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of aspergillus. About 33 species of this genus have been reported from India mostly from the soil. Their role in the economy of nature has not been fully investigated. Aspergillus causes rot of figs and dates, decay of tobacco and cigars. It spoils nuts, bread and other food-stuffs. In humid [...]
In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of ascomycetes. The saprophytic Ascomycetes such as yeasts, blue molds and green molds which are cosmopolitan in their distribution are of great value to man. They play an important role in the production of food and medicine. The yeasts ferment sugar to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide. The entire brewing [...]
In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of penicillium. Penicillia are of tremendous economic importance. They cause considerable damage to leather goods, fabrics and furniture. Under damp conditions the wood of doors, windows and household furniture gets covered with a profuse growth of this fungus which spoils the wood. During damp and warm weather this fungus appears [...]