In this article we will discuss about the classification of geoglossum. Family Geoglossaceae: This family was formerly associated with the Helvellaceae to form the order Helvellales, before the importance of the type of dihiscence of the asci became apparent. The fruiting bodies are mostly found on rotton wood, decaying leaves, moss orsoil, usually where plenty of moisture is available. They [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of erysiphe. Family Erysiphaceae: The family is very well-known on account of its abundance everywhere, its simplicity of structure, and its possession of typical ascigerous and conidial stages. Members of the family are easily recognizable since they form a coating of white conidia, conidiophores and mycelium upon the surface of 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 [...]