In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mycoviruses 2. Types of Mycoviruses 3. Taxonomic Affinity 4. Replication 5. Mycoviruses and Interferon 6. Killer Phenomenon. Meaning of Mycoviruses: The viruses associated with fungi are called mycoviruses, and also mycophages. They are often typically latent but some induce symptoms. They are wide spread in all taxonomic groups of fungi. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Phage Mu 2. Genetic Map of Phage Mu 3. Life Cycle of Phage Mu 4. The Targets of Transposase. Phage Mu is also known as 'bacteriophage Mu'. Since it infects the members of enterobacteria, it is also called 'enterobacteria phage Mu'. It belongs to the family Myoviridae of the order [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Morphology of Phage Lambda 2. DNA and Gene Organization of Phage Lambda 3. Life Cycles of Phage Lambda 4. Genetic Map of Phage Lambda 5. Choice between Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles. Morphology of Phage Lambda: Morphological structure of phage λ is given in Fig. 18.11A. The head has 20 faces. A 20- [...]