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Difference between Phytophthora and Pythium | Fungi

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between phytophthora and pythium. Difference # Phytophthora: 1. The sporangia are produced on special aerial reproductive hyphae called the sporangiophores which are sympodially branched and present a joined appearance. 2. The papillate, lemon-shaped sporangia are always terminal in origin but are subsequently shifted to the side. 3. The zoospores are differentiated [...]

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Biology Notes on Peronospora (With Diagram) | Oomycetes

The below mentioned article provides a note on peronospora which causes diseases like downy mildews. This will also help you to draw the structure and diagram of peronospora. This is the most advanced family of order Peronosporales. It comprises 6 genera with numerous species. All of them are important plant pathogens which are obligate parasites of flowering plants such as [...]

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Aspergillus: Occurrence and Salient Features | Fungi

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 [...]

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