In this article we will discuss about the vegetative structure and reproduction in Rhizopus Stolonifer. Vegetative Structure of Rhizopus Stolonifer: The vegetative plant body is eucarpic and consists of white cottony, much branched mycelium. The mycelial plant body is differentiated into nodes and internodes (Fig. 4.25A). The internodal region is the aerial and arching hyphae, known as stolon, which when [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Penicillium 2. Vegetative Structure of Penicillium 3. Reproduction. Description of Penicillium: Penicillium is a saprophytic fungus, commonly known as blue or green mold. According to Raper and Thom (1949), the genus includes 1 36 species, distributed throughout the world. They are present in soil, in air, on decaying fruits, vegetables, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Agaricus 2. Vegetative Body of Agaricus 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Agaricus: Agaricus is a saprophytic fungus, commonly grows on damp wood, decomposing organic matters like humus, horse dung etc. During summer with rainy weather, it is fairly common in the grassy lands. Butler and Bisbay (1958) recorded 25 species of [...]