There is a single class, Oomycetes, which is further divided into 7 orders. We shall study some genera belonging to the orders Saprolegniales, Pythiales and Peronosporales. Order Saprolegniales (Water Molds): The term 'water molds' is generally used for genera belonging to this order. The zoospores are formed in zoosporangia. A peculiar feature of this order is the production of two [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of phytophthora with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Phytophthora: It is profusely branched and consists of aseptate, hyaline, profusely branched, coenocytic, moderately thick hyphae about 4-8µ in diameter. The hyphal wall is approximately 0.1µ thick. It is electron transparent except for a thin, electron dense outer surface. Glucans [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of albugo with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Albugo: It is well developed and consists of branched, aseptate, coenocytic hyphae. The hyphae live and ramify in the intercellular spaces of the susceptible host tissue. The hyphal wall contains cellulose and not chitin. The hyphal protoplasm is granular and [...]