In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Phytophthora Infestans 2. Vegetative Structure of Phytophthora Infestans 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Phytophthora Infestans: The most important species is Phytophthora infestans, which causes late blight disease of potato by which the Ireland famine took place in 1845. The pathogen is most destructive in low temperature and high humidity. Some other [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pythium 2. Vegetative Structure of Pythium 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Pythium: The genus Pythium (Gr. pythein — to cause to rot) is represented by 92 species, of which 28 species are reported from India. Several species of Pythium grow as saprophytes in soil, in water; on decaying matters, but some [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Polyporus 2. Vegetative Structure of Polyporus 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Polyporus: The genus is named Polyporus (Gr. poly — many; poros — pores) because of the presence of numerous fine pores on the under-surface of the fruit bodies. For the above reason, members of the family Polyporaceae are commonly called [...]