Lichens are symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria. Despite their simple appearance, lichens play a significant role in the economy and contribute to several industries. The present article discusses the Economic Importance of Lichens. Here we will discuss both the beneficial and harmful aspects of lichens. Learn […]
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Blast Disease of Paddy PPT
Blast Disease of Rice PPT: Symptoms of Paddy Blast, What is the Causal Organism of Paddy Blast Disease, What is the Causal Organism of Blast of Paddy, Disease Cycle (Etiology) and Control Measures of Blast Disease of Paddy. Learn more: Note on Blast Disease of Paddy The preview of the […]
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Reproduction in Fungi- Part-3: Sexual Reproduction
Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes the Process of Sexual Reproduction in Fungi. Sexual reproduction takes place in all groups of fungi except Deuteromycetes. Fungi may be monoecious (bisexual) or dioecious (unisexual). Moneoecious species produce two sex organs (male and female) in the same thallus, […]
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Reproduction in Fungi- Part-2: Asexual Reproduction
Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes the various types of Asexual Reproduction in Fungi. About 20% fungi propagate only by asexual means. Asexual reproduction take places during favorable condition by the formation of a variety of spores. Such spores produced by asexual reproduction are called […]
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Reproduction in Fungi- Part-1: Vegetative Reproduction
Vegetative Reproduction in Fungi Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes different types of Vegetative Reproduction in Fungi. Vegetative reproduction helps to increase the number of individuals in the population. Vegetative Reproduction in Fungi Ø Vegetative reproduction in fungi occurs by: (1). Fragmentation (2). Fission (3). […]
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