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 [...]
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 [...]