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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the procedure for obtaining fungal culture in the pure form. The mycologist raises pure culture of a fungus to study the fungus in detail regarding its reproduction, physiology and genetics. The pure culture may be on liquid solid/media and in obtaining the pure culture of the organism, the mycologist employs certain procedure. 1. [...]