In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of penicillium with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Penicillium: The mycelium is well developed and copiously branched. It is composed of colourless, slender, tubular, branched and septate hyphae. The hyphae run in all directions on the substratum and become intertwined with one another to form a loose network [...]
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 spharotheca with the help of a suitable diagram. Mycelium of Spharotheca: The mycelium is superficial i.e., ectophytic and is made up of branched septate hyphae, the cells being uninucleate. The mycelium forms a white cottony mass on the surface of the host. The parasite draws its nourishment from the [...]