In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characteristics of Basidiomycetes 2. Mating Systems of Basidiomycetes 6. Life Cycle Pattern. Characteristics of Basidiomycetes: The Basidiomycetes comprise the highest group of fungi which are often noticed conspicuously occurring in fields and forest areas. Most of them possess highly developed fructifications, known as basidiocarps which may be fleshy or woody. The fungi [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Uredinales 2. Nuclear Cycle of Uridinales 3. Biological Specialization 4. Classification. Introduction to Uredinales: The Uredinales, or rust fungi comprise a large group of obligate parasites. They are called rusts, because of the rusty, reddish-brown colour of their spores, which are formed chiefly upon surfaces of host leaves and stems [...]
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 [...]