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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
rise.
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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