About Lesson
- Eukaryotic , heterotrophic, achlorophyllous, spore bearing organisms whose nucleated somatic bodies are usually surrounded by cells well containing cellulose or chitin or both and reproduce asexually or sexually.
- Some of the fungi behave pathogenic and cause diseases which are listed below:
S.N. |
Fungal Pathogens: |
Diseases |
1. |
Phytophthora infestans |
Late blight of potato |
2. |
Phytophthora plamivora |
Bud rot of palm |
3. |
Pythium debaryanum |
Damping off seeding |
4. |
Pythium graminicola |
Root rot of wheat |
5. |
Physoderma zeamaydis |
Brown spot of maize |
6. |
Erysiphe polygonii |
Causes powdery mildew of pea |
7. |
Claviceps purpurea |
Ergot disease of Bajra |
8. |
Albugo candida |
White rust of crucifers |
9. |
Puccinia graministriticii |
Black rust of wheat |
10. |
Taphrina deformans |
Leaf curl disease of peach |
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