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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Cell Structure of Saccharomyces 2. Vegetative Body of Saccharomyces 3. Reproduction 4. Life Cycle Patterns. Cell Structure of Saccharomyces: The genus Saccharomyces (Gr. Saccharon, sugar; mykes, fungus) consists of about 41 species. 5. cerevisiae, commonly known as Brewer yeast or Backer's yeast is used widely in wine and baking industry. It produces [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Puccinia Graminis 2. Vegetative Body of Puccinia Graminis 3. Different Type of Spores Found 4. Life History. Introduction to Puccinia Graminis: Puccinia graminis causes stem rust of different cereals like wheat, rye, oat etc. The isolate of wheat cannot infect oat or any other host and vice versa, which indicate [...]