Actinomycetes are classified into 7 families. The classification is based on hyphal and reproductive structures. Family 1: Streptomycetaceae: Hyphae non-fragmented, aerial mycelium with chains of spores with 5 to 50 or more conidia per chain e.g. Streptomyces, Microdlobaspone and Sporictilhya. Family 2: Nocardiaceae: Hyphae typically fragmented e.g. Nocardia, Pseudonocardia. Family 3: Micromononsporaceae: Hyphae non-fragmented conidia […]
Classification of Actinomycetes | Microbiology
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Features of Actinomycetes (With Diagram) | Bacteria
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In this article we will discuss about the features of actinomycetes with its suitable diagram. Actinomycetes are called actinobacteria or high G + C rich Gram-positive filamentous bacteria due to their mycelium like (slender and branched) structures. These filaments are long and it may fragment into much smaller units and less broad than that of […]
Actinomycetes: Economic Importance and Reproduction
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characteristics of Actinomycetes 2. Historical Review of Actinomycetes 3. Economic Importance 4. Distribution and Mode of Nutrition 5. Somatic Structures 6. Reproduction. Contents: Characteristics of Actinomycetes Historical Review of Actinomycetes Economic Importance of Actinomycetes Distribution and Mode of Nutrition of Actinomycetes Somatic Structures of Actinomycetes Reproduction of […]
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