Question

beneficial and harmful activities of fungi

Answer 1

1. Harmful Fungi:
(i) They cause diseases in important crops, e.g., late blight of potato (Phytophthora infestans), black stem rust of wheat (Puccinia graminis), brown spot of rice (Helminthosporium oryzae), etc.

(ii) They induce animal and human diseases, e.g., mycosis caused by infestation of Aspergillus, Cercospora and Cryptococcus.

(iii) They also spoil fruits, vegetables and all kinds of foodstuff.
2. Beneficial Fungi

Industrial Use:

Fungi form the most useful basis in industries like, baking and brewing (Saccharomyces), preparation of cheese (Penicillium) and commercial production of citric acid (Aspergillus niger).
Antibiotics:

Wonder drug, penicillin, is an antibiotic extracted from fungus Penicillium notatum.

Alkaloids:

Fungus, Claviceps pupurea, con­tains a number of alkaloids which are utilized in medicine and useful in controlling haemorrhage during child birth.

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Answer 2

Answer:

➡️useful activities of fungi is

✔food industry

✔medicinal uses

✔role in industry

✔role of agriculture

➡️harmful activities of fungi is

✔human disease

✔plant disease

✔food spoilage

✔tropical deterioration

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