Write note on economic importance of fungi
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Fungi include hundreds of species which are of tremendous economic importance to man. In fact our lives are intimately linked with those of fungi. Hardly a day passes when we are not benefited or harmed directly or indirectly by these organisms.
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.
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Fungi include hundreds of species which are of tremendous economic importance to man. In fact our lives are intimately linked with those of fungi. Hardly a day passes when we are not benefited or harmed directly or indirectly by these organisms.
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.
Some of the fungi particularly molds and yeasts play a negative role by causing spoilage of stored goods such as foodstuffs, textiles, leather, rubber, plastic, timber and even glass.
1. Role of Fungi in Medicine:
Some fungi produce substances which help to cure diseases caused by the pathogenic microorganisms. These substances are called the antibiotics.
The term antibiotic, therefore, denotes an organic substance, produced by a microorganism, which inhibits the growth of certain other microorganisms. The most important antibiotics are produced by the moulds, actinomycetes or bacteria.
They are used to combat the evil effects of pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The use of antibiotics is not limited to disease treatment.
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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.
Some of the fungi particularly molds and yeasts play a negative role by causing spoilage of stored goods such as foodstuffs, textiles, leather, rubber, plastic, timber and even glass.
1. Role of Fungi in Medicine:
Some fungi produce substances which help to cure diseases caused by the pathogenic microorganisms. These substances are called the antibiotics.
The term antibiotic, therefore, denotes an organic substance, produced by a microorganism, which inhibits the growth of certain other microorganisms. The most important antibiotics are produced by the moulds, actinomycetes or bacteria.
They are used to combat the evil effects of pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The use of antibiotics is not limited to disease treatment.
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