In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of saprolegnia with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Saprolegnia (Fig. 6.2 A): The mycelium is coenocytic and branched. During the vegetative phase it is composed of two kinds of hyphae: (i) Rhizoidal or intramatrical hyphae: These are short hyphae which penetrate the substratum. They anchor the mycelium and [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of achlya with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium in Achlya: It is in the form of a white, tangled mass consisting of branched hyphae growing in all directions. Some of the hyphae, which are short, penetrate the substratum. They anchor the mycelium and absorb nutrient materials. The hyphae are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of pythium with the help of suitable diagrams. Somatic Phase in Pythium: The mycelium (Fig. 6.18 A) represents the vegetative or somatic phase of the fungus. It is well developed, and coenocytic. It presents a white, fluffy appearance and consists of long rather slender, hyaline much branched hyphae which are [...]