In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Penicillium 2. Distinction between Penicillium and Aspergillus 3. Salient Features. Occurrence of Penicillium: The penicillia are commonly known as the green or blue molds. However, their colour varies through a wide range. They are cosmopolitan in their distribution. Usually Penicillium grows as a saprophyte on decaying fruits and vegetables. Decaying [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of penicillium with the help of suitable diagrams. Mycelium of Penicillium: The mycelium is well developed and copiously branched. It is composed of colourless, slender, tubular, branched and septate hyphae. The hyphae run in all directions on the substratum and become intertwined with one another to form a loose network [...]
In this article we will discuss about the cell structure of penicillium. This will also help you to draw the diagram of cell structure of penicillium. The thin hyphal or cell wall is microfibrillar in structure with the microfibrils running parallel to the surface. In P. notatum it is reported to consist of 3 or 4 layers. The outermost layer [...]