The genomes of more than 250 fungi have been sequenced till today.
Fungi at Your Feet
Can you ever imagine that our feet have nearly 200 different types of fungi and they have their favorite spots too?
Can you ever imagine that our feet have nearly 200 different types of fungi and they have their favorite spots too?
"Until now, it was not clear whether this is typical of basal filamentous ascomycetes or whether it is caused by the truffle's 'atypical' lifestyle." Unlike other filamentous ascomycetes, the truffle does not develop reproductive organs – so-called fruiting bodies – above ground but rather below ground.
Moreover, it only grows in symbiosis with plant roots (mycorrhiza). Pyronema, on the other hand, is a typical representative of its group.
Fungi can Take the Place of Plastic
Researchers have zeroed in on a method to grow fungi into almost any shape and also remain biodegradable. The product can replace plastic used for packaging and storage
Researchers have zeroed in on a method to grow fungi into almost any shape and also remain biodegradable. The product can replace plastic used for packaging and storage
Caterpillar Fungi�s Anti-Inflammatory Properties can be Utilized in Developing Drugs for Number of Conditions
Researchers at University of Nottingham studying the caterpillar fungi, Cordyceps, have found that cordycepin, a drug found in the mushrooms, can be used in developing new cancer drugs.
Researchers at University of Nottingham studying the caterpillar fungi, Cordyceps, have found that cordycepin, a drug found in the mushrooms, can be used in developing new cancer drugs.
