The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between plasmodiophora and physarum. Difference # Plasmodiophora (Plasmodiopohromytes): 1. Plasmodiophora is an internal obligate parasite (endoparasite). 2. It is parasitic in its mode of nutrition. 3. The life cycle comprises two distinct phases, the haplophase and the diplophase. 4. The haplophase starts with the germination of resting spore or cyst in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of albugo with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Albugo: It is well developed and consists of branched, aseptate, coenocytic hyphae. The hyphae live and ramify in the intercellular spaces of the susceptible host tissue. The hyphal wall contains cellulose and not chitin. The hyphal protoplasm is granular and [...]
The following points highlight the top five evolutionary trends on Oomycetes. 1. There is progressive evolution from the aquatic to land habitat. Members of orders Lagenidiales, Saprolegniales and Leptomitales are chiefly aquatic. The advanced order Peronosporales includes aquatic, amphibious and terrestrial forms. 2. The representatives of this class show a whole range from saprophytes (Saprolegnia) to facultative parasites (Pythium) and [...]