What is the difference between ectomycorrhizae and endomycorrhizae? 26-220
Experiments
Practical Uses of Fungi Consumption Mushrooms Blue cheese Yeast
Practical Uses of Fungi Many antibiotics Why would producing an antibiotic be beneficial for fungi? Staphylococcus aureus (bacteria) Penicillium (mold) Zone of inhibited growth
Practical Uses of Fungi Mycoremediation The use of fungi to help break down and degrade contaminants in the environment
Parasitic Fungi Some fungi harm plants and animals (more common in plants) Can be an agricultural pest – 80% of plant diseases caused by fungi. Athletes foot, ringworm, infections in lungs
lichens Symbiotic relationship with green algae and fungi Both benefit Can live in harsh environments
Fungi