Subcellular structure of a fungal cell is discussed below: 1. The Cell Wall: Except slime molds (Myxomycetes), the fungal cell consists of a rigid cell wall and cell organelles. However, composition of cell wall of different fungal groups differs. Chemical analysis of cell wall reveals that it contains 80-90% polysaccharides, and remaining proteins and lipids. […]
Structure of Fungal Cell | Microbiology
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The Phycomycoses: Types and Characteristics | Fungal Diseases
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In this article we will discuss about the types and characteristics of phycomycoses. The phycomycoses have several synonyms such as mucormycoses, entomophthoromycoses, oomycoses, etc. The phycomycoses are caused by such fungi that had been previously grouped in the class Phycomycetes. Recently, the fungi classified under Phycomycetes have been put under two sub-divisions Mastigomycotina (with two […]
Effect of Mycorrhizal Fungi on their Hosts | Microbiology
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In this article we will discuss about the effect of mycorrhizal fungi on their hosts. Similar to rhizosphere, mycorrhizosphere (the close vicinity of ectomycorrhizae) shows increased microbial community leading to mycorhizosphere effect. The photosynthates flow into soil through roots and mycorrhizae support a diverse community of soil microorganisms, many of which influence plant growth. The […]
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