In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of aspergillus. About 33 species of this genus have been reported from India mostly from the soil. Their role in the economy of nature has not been fully investigated. Aspergillus causes rot of figs and dates, decay of tobacco and cigars. It spoils nuts, bread and other food-stuffs. In humid [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Aspergillus 2. General Characteristics of Aspergillales 3. Salient Features. Occurrence of Aspergillus: This fungus is also called Eurotium. It is chiefly a saprophytic fungus which is widely distributed. It grows on decaying vegetables; on fatty media such as butter and ghee; on starchy media as bread and rice; on preserved [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of aspergillus with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Aspergillus: It is well developed and made up of a loosely interwoven mass of hyaline, bright or pale coloured, extensively branched, septate hyphae. Some of the hyphae ramify superficially upon the substratum. Others penetrate deeply into the substratum. The latter [...]