In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Polyporus 2. Vegetative Structure of Polyporus 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Polyporus: The genus is named Polyporus (Gr. poly — many; poros — pores) because of the presence of numerous fine pores on the under-surface of the fruit bodies. For the above reason, members of the family Polyporaceae are commonly called [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mushrooms 2. Values of Mushrooms 3. Cultivation Procedure. Meaning of Mushrooms: Mushrooms are the fruit bodies of edible fungi, commonly belonging to Basidiomycotina (Agaricus campestris, A. brunnescens, Pleurotus sajor-caju, Volvariella volvacea etc.) and rarely to Ascomycotina (Morchella conica, M. esculenta). The mushrooms were used as food since long back, probably [...]
In this article we will discuss about the reproduction in Ascobolus. Asexual Reproduction in Ascobolus: It reproduces asexually by oidia (arthospore) or papulospore formation: Oidia (arthospores). Species like A. stercorarius, A. denudantus etc., produce oidia in chains on the vegetative mycelium (Fig. 4.45A) derived from an ascospore. These oidia on germination produce new mycelium, which again may develop into new [...]