In this article we will discuss about the somatic structures and occurrence of basidiomycetes, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. The somatic mycelium is composed of septate branched hyphae a portion of which usually serves the function of absorption of nutriment from, the substratum and the rest performing different other functions. It may be white, bright yellow or orange, [...]
Learn about the comparison between ascomycetes and basidiomycetes. 1. The Ascomycetes are characterized by the development of asci and ascospores. But the Basidiomycetes produce basidia and basidiospores. 2. Both the ascospores and basidiospores are formed by karyogamy and meiosis. But the ascospores are borne endogenously in an ascus, whereas the basidiospores are produced exogenously on a basidium. 3. Majority of [...]
The following points highlight the two familes under which ustilaginales has been classified. The families are: 1. Ustilaginageae 2. Tilletiaceae. Family # 1. Ustilaginageae: In the Ustilaginaceae the infection may be localized or systemic. All the three types of infection as already indicated are encountered in this family. The teleutospore masses or sori may be developed in leaves, stems, or [...]