In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of ascomycetes, explained with the help of a suitable diagram. Despite their diversity in many features, the Ascomycetes possess certain common unifying characteristics, namely, the somatic body composed of a loose, indefinite mass of septate mycelium; the mode of asexrual reproduction; and sexual reproduction. In general, they have two reproductive [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of taphrina, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. The genus Taphrina (old generic name Exoascus still in use by many authors) contains several' species which are very important pathogens. They induce hypertrophic malformations of buds, leaves, twigs, flowers and fruits producing diseases known as leaf curl, blister and fasciatiom. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the cytology of ascus development, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Opinions and interpretation are so conflicting that it is rather difficult to take a clear view with regard to the cytology of ascus development. In spite of everything in attempt is being made to give a picture of the whole situation [...]