In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Phytophthora Infestans 2. Vegetative Structure of Phytophthora Infestans 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Phytophthora Infestans: The most important species is Phytophthora infestans, which causes late blight disease of potato by which the Ireland famine took place in 1845. The pathogen is most destructive in low temperature and high humidity. Some other [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pythium 2. Vegetative Structure of Pythium 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Pythium: The genus Pythium (Gr. pythein — to cause to rot) is represented by 92 species, of which 28 species are reported from India. Several species of Pythium grow as saprophytes in soil, in water; on decaying matters, but some [...]
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, [...]