In this article we will discuss about the classification of phylum Basidiomycota. 1. Class Urediniomycetes: The class Urediniomycetes includes the rust fungi, that cause rust diseases of plants, and symbiotic fungi that parasitise insects parasitising plants and form intricate fungal structures called 'fungal gardens'. The two types of fungi are placed in two orders, Uredinales and Septobasidiales, respectively: Order Uriedinales: [...]
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 [...]
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". [...]