In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of phyllactinia with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Phyllactinia: The mycelium is partly internal and partly found on the surface of the host. The mycelium spreads on both the surfaces of the host. The hyphae are branched, septate and uninucleate. Although haustoria are not present in epidermal cells, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Erysiphe 2. Primary Infection Caused by Erysiphe 3. Cell Structure 4. Haustorium 5. Disease Aspect. Contents: Introduction to Erysiphe Primary Infection Caused by Erysiphe Cell Structure of Erysiphe Haustorium of Erysiphe Disease Aspect of Erysiphe 1. Introduction to Erysiphe: The type genus Erysiphe includes several species of which about 22 [...]
Parasitism is an association or a situation in which two organisms of different taxonomic positions live together where one enjoys all sorts of benefits (like derivation of nourishment, reproduction etc. which are basic requirements for existence) at the expense of the other. The benefited organism is called the parasite and the organism harbouring the parasite is called the host. Hosts [...]