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. Description of Mucor 2. Vegetative Structure of Mucor 3. Reproduction. Description of Mucor: The genus Mucor (L. muceo, be moldy) is represented by about 80 species, found throughout the world and about 17 species from India, commonly known as mold. They grow mostly as saprophytes on decaying fruits and vegetables, in soil [...]