FUNGI

Rutvij Khatri

Structure of Fungi

► Filaments of fungi are called hyphae.

►The cell walls contain chitin.

►The MYCELIUM is a mat of hyphae visible to the unaided eye ( bread mold)

►Some hyphae may divided by cross sections called septa

Septated

Unseptated - coenocytic

Fungi and Humans

►Many people have allergies triggered by mold.

►Fungal skin infections – skin, nails and hair Ringworm, athlete’s foot

►Internal organs - Histoplasmosis

Fungi in Industry

►Fungi produce many products used in the medical field such as penicillin, cephalosporin antibotics, cortisone

►Fungi are used in genetic engineering – vaccine for hepatitis B was developed using the yeast plasmid as the vector.

►Yeast is used to make ethanol.►Yeast are known for making breads

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Fungi in the Food Industry

Mushrooms, morels and truffles are widely consumed by humans.

Fungi are Plant Pathogens

►Many fungi attack grain or fruit.

Fungi on stale bread

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