what is note on economics important of fungi
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They play an important role in medicine yielding antibiotics, in agriculture by maintaining the fertility of the soil and causing crop and fruit diseases, forming basis of many industries and as important means of food. Some of the fungi are important research tools in the study of fundamental biological processes
i) Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophs, found in warm and humid places.
ii) Mushrooms are consumed as food.
iii) Yeast is used in fermentation, used in bakery and breweries
iv) Penicillium, a well known fungus is used for antibiotic production
v) Fungi are used in the production of chemicals and drugnmanufacturing industries.
vi) Fungi also recycle nutrients in the environment and have industrial uses.
vii) Fungi act as decomposers in the environment so are responsible to keep the environment clean and safe.