Introduction to Mycology
Introduction to Mycology
The importance of fungi
- As parasites (i.e., when living in or on another organism), fungi cause diseases in plants,...}
Introduction to Mycology
Reproduction
- Fungi are better able to withstand certain extreme environment conditions than most other m...}
Introduction to Mycology
Cultivation of fungi
- Molds and yeasts can be studied by the same general cultural methods used for bacteria. Nea...}
Introduction to Mycology
Saprolegnia, Mucor, Rhizopus and Schizosaccharomyces
- All fission yeasts belong to this genus. They reproduce by the transverse division as well...}
Introduction to Mycology
Saccharomyces, Neurospora, Agaricus and Aspergillus
- Of the approximately 12,000 species of Basidiomycetes, none was implicated in human disease...}
Introduction to Mycology
Penicillium, Candida and Molds and their associations with other organisms
- There are some interesting partnerships in nature involving a mold and some other organism....}
Introduction to Mycology
Morphology of fungi and Mycosis
- These are fungi that are able to grow as yeast or molds depending on environmental co...}