In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Penicillium 2. Vegetative Structure of Penicillium 3. Reproduction. Description of Penicillium: Penicillium is a saprophytic fungus, commonly known as blue or green mold. According to Raper and Thom (1949), the genus includes 1 36 species, distributed throughout the world. They are present in soil, in air, on decaying fruits, vegetables, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Mucor 2. Vegetative Structure of Mucor 3. Reproduction. Description of Mucor: The genus Mucor (L. muceo, be moldy) is represented by about 80 species, found throughout the world and about 17 species from India, commonly known as mold. They grow mostly as saprophytes on decaying fruits and vegetables, in soil [...]
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 [...]