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Mycorrhizas (Fungus Root): Ectotrophic, Endotrophic & Ectendotrophic | Fungi | Biology

Under agricultural field conditions, crops do not have roots, they have mycorrhiza. Mycorrhizas (sing, mycorrhiza), discovered by the German botanist, Frank in 1885, are structures formed by association of fungi and roots of plants. Mycorrhizas are classified into three categories- ectotophic, endotrophic and ectendotrophic. In ectotrophic mycorrhiza, the fungus forms a mantle or hyphal sheath around the rootlets and also [...]

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Lichens: Meaning, Habitat, Reproduction, Economic Importance & Resynthesis | Fungi | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Lichens 2. Habitat and the Thallus of Lichens 3. Reproduction 4. Economic Importance 5. Resynthesis. Contents: Meaning of Lichens Habitat and the Thallus of Lichens Reproduction of Lichens Economic Importance of Lichens Resynthesis of Lichens in Laboratory 1. Meaning of Lichens: Lichen is an association between an alga and a [...]

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List of Plant Diseases caused by Fungi | Botany

Here is a list of eight major plant diseases caused by fungi. 1. Early Blight of Potato: Pathogen Alternaria Solani: The disease is quite common in India, and occurs on about three week old plants. Since this blight occurs earlier than the 'late blight' of potato (caused by Phytophthora infestans), it is called 'early blight.' Symptoms: Well-defined leaf spots appear [...]

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