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Alternaria: Genus, Mycelium and Reproduction | Fungi Imperfecti

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Genus of Alternaria 2. Mycelium of Alternaria 3. Reproduction. Genus of Alternaria: The form-genus Alternaria occurs universally. It has several form-species. Many of these are encountered with as contaminants in laboratory media and on petri-dish cultures. In nature the alternarias grow mostly as saprophytes on plant debris and dying plant parts and [...]

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Fusarium: Genus and Reproduction | Fungi Imperfecti

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Genus of Fusarium 2. Mycelium of Fusarium 3. Reproduction. Genus of Fusarium: The form-genus Fusarium includes a large number of species and many forms within species. Many of these are saprobic or saprohytic. Some are only mild facultative parasites. Others are parasitic. All, however, have a saprophytic stage. Some of the parasitic [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:34:33+00:00November 8, 2016|Fungi|Comments Off on Fusarium: Genus and Reproduction | Fungi Imperfecti

Mucorales: Occurrence and Reproduction | Zygomycetes

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Mucorales 2. Somatic Structures of Mucorales 3. Reproduction. Occurrence of Mucorales: This order is by far the largest and includes about 250 species which are placed under 45 genera. They are chiefly terrestrial saprophytes. A few species are parasitic on plants and animals. The saprophytic species are commonly found on [...]

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