In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Ascomycetes 2. Occurrence and Economic Importance of Ascomycetes 3. Somatic Structures 4. Phylogeny. Introduction to Ascomycetes: The Ascomycetes and the Basidiomycetes are commonly known as higher fungi. They include fungi which possess much complexity of structure. The Ascomycetes, or sac fungi, as they are commonly known, are characterized by the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of claviceps purpurea. Family Clavicipitaceae: The family Clavicipitaceae includes fungi parasitic on angiospermic plants, insects, and on the fruit bodies of some fungi. They form conspicuous stroma in which perithecia are embedded. Asci are cylindrical each of which has a cap with perforation through which thread-like ascospores are released. Genus Claviceps [...]
The following points highlight the two families under which sphaeriales has been classified. The families are:- 1. Sordariaceae 2. Xylariaceae. Family # 1. Sordariaceae: The Sordariageae are saprophytes, mostly occurring on dung or on decaying plant parts. The distinguishing feature of this family is the somewhat beaked, superficial, separate perithecia. The perithecia are dark-brown or black with membranous or carbonous [...]