In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mushrooms 2. Values of Mushrooms 3. Cultivation Procedure. Meaning of Mushrooms: Mushrooms are the fruit bodies of edible fungi, commonly belonging to Basidiomycotina (Agaricus campestris, A. brunnescens, Pleurotus sajor-caju, Volvariella volvacea etc.) and rarely to Ascomycotina (Morchella conica, M. esculenta). The mushrooms were used as food since long back, probably [...]
In this article we will discuss about the reproduction in Ascobolus. Asexual Reproduction in Ascobolus: It reproduces asexually by oidia (arthospore) or papulospore formation: Oidia (arthospores). Species like A. stercorarius, A. denudantus etc., produce oidia in chains on the vegetative mycelium (Fig. 4.45A) derived from an ascospore. These oidia on germination produce new mycelium, which again may develop into new [...]
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 [...]