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Explain fungal mycelium modifications pls??????

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Modifications of Mycelium in Fungi

Ø In majority of fungi, hyphae are simple

Ø In some advanced fungi, hyphae may undergo certain modification in response to functional needs

Ø Hyphal modifications are hyphal aggregations are required to do specific functions during the life cycle of fungi

Ø Important hyphal modifications in fungi are:

(1). Prosenchyma

(2). Pseudoparenchyma

(3). Rhizomorphs (Mycelial cords)

(4). Sclerotium (pl. Sclerotia)

(5). Appressorium (pl. Appressoria)

(6). Haustorium (pl. Haustoria)

(7). Stroma

(8). Snares (hyphal traps)


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