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Phylum Ascomycota: Class Saccharomycetes and Ascomycetes | Fungi | Biology

The phylum Ascomycota is divided into 6 classes, 18 sub-classes and 55 orders. The classes are based on the development of the ascomata, the structure of asci and the discharge of ascospores. The 6 classes are; Ascomycetes, Neolectomycetes, Pneumocystidomycetes, Saccharomycetes, Schizosaccharomycetes and Taphrinomycetes. We shall study only 2 classes - Saccharomycetes (which contains the genus Saccharomyces) and Ascomycetes (which contains [...]

By |2018-08-01T08:56:13+00:00August 1, 2018|Fungi|Comments Off on Phylum Ascomycota: Class Saccharomycetes and Ascomycetes | Fungi | Biology
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Fungi Questions and Answers | Microbiology | Biology

Frequently asked questions and answers on Fungi.  In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Fungi 2. Origin of Fungi 3. Metabolism 4. Characteristics 5. Structures 6. Reproduction 7. Classification 8. Importance 9. Spore Forms 10. Laboratory Diagnosis. Contents: Questions and Answers # Definition of Fungi Questions and Answers #  Origin of Fungi Questions and Answers # Metabolism [...]

By |2018-05-19T10:18:09+00:00May 19, 2018|Fungi|Comments Off on Fungi Questions and Answers | Microbiology | Biology
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Mycorrhizae: Top 27 Things to Know About | Fungi

Everything you need to know about mycorrhizae. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Who was the first to carry out mycorrhizal study? Ans: Hartig in 1851 is believed to be the first person to study the intracellular net of hyphae in roots without knowing its fungal nature. Its structure, later on was named "Hartig net". [...]

By |2016-12-20T11:20:20+00:00December 20, 2016|Fungi|Comments Off on Mycorrhizae: Top 27 Things to Know About | Fungi
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