Kingdom FungiKingdom Fungi
Eukaryotic,Eukaryotic,Multicellular,Multicellular,HeterotrophsHeterotrophs
Fairy RingFairy Ring
Corn SmutCorn Smut
Corn SmutSmut is a disease of cereals, corn, grasses, onions, and
sorghum that can be caused by any of more than 700 species of parasitic fungi. Smuts generally have a negative economic
impact on agriculture, because they affect so many food crops. An exception to this is corn smut, which is considered a
delicacy in Mexico.
Presented above is a photomicrograph of corn smut (Ustilago zeae or U. maydis).
Spore-Spore-producing producing StructuresStructures
Spore-Spore-producing producing StructuresStructures
Spore PrintsSpore Prints
MycorrhizaeMycorrhizae
Birds Nest FungusBirds Nest Fungus
Rust Fungus on apple Rust Fungus on apple trees (above), and trees (above), and ergot wheat fungus ergot wheat fungus
(left). (left).
ParasitesParasites
Ringworm Ringworm FungusFungus
LichensLichens
CRUSTOSE: The simplest form of lichen is a crust on the surface. Crustose lichens are highly variable in anatomy. However, they all tend to be attached directly to their surface. Their growth tends to be at the margins, and the center is more likely to be dying.
FOLIOSE: Foliose lichens have a sheet-like structure. The lower surface has an absorptive tissue and the photosynthetic organism is held in a manner that maximizes photosynthesis. Commonly, the upper surface is fungal tissue, with the mid-layer containing the photosynthetic organisms. Growth takes place at the margins, and these tend to be lobed, resembling foliage.
FRUTICOSE: Fruticose lichens are attached to their surface by a holdfast. The main body of the lichen is commonly highly branched. Growth takes place at the ends of the “stems” and may be quite complex.
Websites for PhotosWebsites for PhotosWebsite for fungus pictures:
http://plantpathology.tamu.edu/Texlab/Grains/Corn/Images/corn9.jpeg http://www.dermisil.com/ringworm%20dog2.jpg
http://www.humanillnesses.com/original/images/hdc_0001_0003_0_img0221.jpghttp://makenosound.com/lomo/photos/lichen.jpg
http://www.nearctica.com/ecology/pops/lichen.jpg http://nu-distance.unl.edu/homer/images/Diseases/Corn/CoCmnSmt2.gif
http://faculty.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/lecguide/unit3/fungi/dkepider.html http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=559&S=2&EVetID=0
http://www.wholehealthnow.com/homeopathy_pro/13_ustillago.jpg http://www.udel.edu/IPM/cca/diseaseslides/sld039.htm
Website for lichen pictures:http:// bugs.bio.usyd.edu.au/.../lichenBiology.shtml
http:// www.nearctica.com http:// www.mos.org/sln/sem/lichen.html
http://taos-telecommunity.org/EPOW/EPOW-Archive/archive_2005/EPOW-051219.htm http://perso.orange.fr/rosalide/images/lichen/lichen_arbre/lichen_pin_r143.JPG
http:// www.ppdl.purdue.edu http://bugs.bio.usyd.edu.au/Mycology/Plant_Interactions/Lichen/lichenBiology.shtml