The following points highlight the two familes under which ustilaginales has been classified. The families are: 1. Ustilaginageae 2. Tilletiaceae. Family # 1. Ustilaginageae: In the Ustilaginaceae the infection may be localized or systemic. All the three types of infection as already indicated are encountered in this family. The teleutoÂspore masses or sori may be developed in leaves, stems, or [...]
The following points highlight the two main methods used in cultivation of mushrooms. The methods are: 1. On Paddy Straw 2. On Wood Log. Method # 1. On Paddy Straw: Paddy straw mushroom— Volvariella volvacea (Bull. ex. Fr.) Sing, cultivation comprises of the following stages preparation of spawn; preparation of mushroom bed; spawning and watering of mushroom bed; mushroom crop [...]
The following points highlight the three gasteromycetes:- 1. Phallales 2. Lycoperdales 3. Nidulariales. Order # 1. Phallales: The Phallales are commonly called stinkhorns because of the strong foetid odour of decaying meat they possess in their exposed glebal tissue. These are some of the most beautiful fungi. They grow where there is ample organic matter such as humus, rotted tree [...]