Here is a list of eight major plant diseases caused by fungi. 1. Early Blight of Potato: Pathogen Alternaria Solani: The disease is quite common in India, and occurs on about three week old plants. Since this blight occurs earlier than the 'late blight' of potato (caused by Phytophthora infestans), it is called 'early blight.' Symptoms: Well-defined leaf spots appear [...]
In this article we will discuss about phylum Basidiomycota and Ascomycota of fungi. Also learn about their characteristics, reproduction and classification. Phylum Basidiomycota of Fungi: Characteristics of Phylum Basidiomycota: The mushrooms and toadstools with which mycology started, the rusts and smuts, which have been devastating crops since recorded history, the 'shelf' and 'bracket' fungi that lie attached to the trees [...]
Frequently asked questions and answers on Fungi. In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Fungi 2. Origin of Fungi 3. Metabolism 4. Characteristics 5. Structures 6. Reproduction 7. Classification 8. Importance 9. Spore Forms 10. Laboratory Diagnosis. Contents: Questions and Answers # Definition of Fungi Questions and Answers # Origin of Fungi Questions and Answers # Metabolism [...]