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Agaricus: Introduction, Vegetative Body and Reproduction

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 [...]

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Difference between Ascomycotina and Basidiomycotina

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between Ascomycotina and Basidiomycotina. Difference # Ascomycotina: 1. In ascomycotina primary mycelium is long-lived. 2. Dikaryotic phase is short-lived and dependent in ascomycotina.­ 3. In ascomycotina clamp connection is absent. 4. Dolipore-septum absent in ascomycotina. 5. In ascomycotina sex organs are well-developed in lower forms and gradually reduced in higher forms. [...]

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Puccinia Graminis: Introduction, Vegetative Body and Life History

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 [...]

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