In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Puccinia Graminis 2. Vegetative Body of Puccinia Graminis 3. Different Type of Spores Found 4. Life History. Introduction to Puccinia Graminis: Puccinia graminis causes stem rust of different cereals like wheat, rye, oat etc. The isolate of wheat cannot infect oat or any other host and vice versa, which indicate [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Agaricus 2. Vegetative Body of Agaricus 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Agaricus: Agaricus is a saprophytic fungus, commonly grows on damp wood, decomposing organic matters like humus, horse dung etc. During summer with rainy weather, it is fairly common in the grassy lands. Butler and Bisbay (1958) recorded 25 species of [...]
The following points highlight the two main divisions of mucosubstances. The divisions are: 1. Glycoprotein 2. Mucopolysaccharides. Mucosubstances: Division # 1. Glycoprotein: (i) They are protein-polysaccharide compounds occurring in the tissues, particularly in mucus secretions. (ii) They do not contain uronic acids although they contain acetyl hexosamines such as N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetylgalactosamine. Hexoses such as mannose or galactose are [...]