In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Aspergillus 2. General Characteristics of Aspergillales 3. Salient Features. Occurrence of Aspergillus: This fungus is also called Eurotium. It is chiefly a saprophytic fungus which is widely distributed. It grows on decaying vegetables; on fatty media such as butter and ghee; on starchy media as bread and rice; on preserved [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of spharotheca with the help of a suitable diagram. Mycelium of Spharotheca: The mycelium is superficial i.e., ectophytic and is made up of branched septate hyphae, the cells being uninucleate. The mycelium forms a white cottony mass on the surface of the host. The parasite draws its nourishment from the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of aspergillus with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Aspergillus: It is well developed and made up of a loosely interwoven mass of hyaline, bright or pale coloured, extensively branched, septate hyphae. Some of the hyphae ramify superficially upon the substratum. Others penetrate deeply into the substratum. The latter [...]