In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of basidiomycetes with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Basidiomycetes: The well developed, filamentous mycelium consists of a mass of branched, septate hyphae generally spreading in a fan-shaped manner. The cell wall is chitinous in nature. Within the cell wall is the plasma membrane. The cytoplast contains a complement [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Parasexual Cycle in Fungi 2. Steps involved in Parasexual Cycle 3. Significance. Introduction to Parasexual Cycle in Fungi: In some fungi, true sexual cycle comprising of nuclear fusion and meiosis is absent. These fungi derive the benefits of sexuality through a cycle known as Parasexual Cycle. The Parasexual Cycle is [...]
In this article we will discuss about the presence of sex hormones in achlya. It was de Bary (1881) who first reported the presence of sex hormones in dioecious species of Achlya. In 1908, Kaufmann supported the contention of de Bary on the basis of his observations on Saprolegnia hypogyna. According to Kaufmann, the development of antheridial hyphae is stimulated [...]