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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Similarities and Difference between Bryophyte and Algae
Algae vs Bryophytes Bryophytes are the most primitive land plants. They are immediate between aquatic and terrestrial life. Even though bryophytes are well adapted for the land life they require the presence of water for the completion of their life cycle. Most of the evolutionary biologists believe that bryophytes were […]
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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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Enzymes in Plant Pathogenesis (Host Parasite Interactions-Part I)
Role of Enzymes in Pathogenesis Most of the fungal and bacterial parasites produce many enzymes that degrade the plant materials in vivo. Enzymes involved in pathogenesis or virulence (process of disease initiation) includes both constitutive and inducible enzymes. Learn more: Introduction to Enzymes (1). Constitutive enzymes are those enzymes which […]
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Difference Between Dicot and Monocot Stem (Anatomy): A Comparison Table
Dicot Stem Vs Monocot Stem Anatomical Similarities and Different Between Dicot Stem and Monocot Stem (I). Similarities between dicot stem and monocot stem: Ø Epidermis is usually single layered in both dicots and monocots Ø Thick layer of cuticle present in both groups Ø Hypodermis is present in both the […]
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