Hyphal Modification in Fungi : In majority of fungi, hyphae are simple. In some advanced fungi, hyphae may undergo certain modification in response to functional needs. Hyphal modifications are hyphal aggregations are required to do specific functions during the life cycle of fungi. Hyphal Modification in Fungi Important hyphal modifications […]
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Kingdom Fungi General Characteristics (with PPT)
What are fungi? How fungi differ from other plants? Fungi (fungus) in Latin literally means mushrooms. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms with true nucleus and membrane bounded organelles. They are non-vascular Cryptogams included in Thallophyta along with algae due to their undifferentiated plant body. The study of fungi is called mycology […]
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Oomycetes Vs True Fungi: Similarities and Differences
Oomycete vs Fungi : Oomycetes, commonly called as water molds, are a group of fungi with distinct phylogenetic importance. Apart from its phylogenetic importance, Oomycetes are disreputable for their plant pathogenic properties. This group includes the notorious plant pathogen, Phytopthora, which cause late blight of potato, the major culprit in […]
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