Fungal Culture Preservation The main objectives of fungal culture are to grow the organisms, isolate the organisms, and if necessary preserve the organisms. A fungal culture is a genetic resource and thus fungal culture preservation is applicable for the following purposes; Germplasm conservation Developmental studies Industrial Application Research programs Fungal Culture Preservation Techniques Fungal culture preservation techniques are as follows- Periodic serial subcultures Sterile water Sterile mineral oil overlay Sterile soil or sand Silica gel Drying on organic...
Introduction of Microsporum Microsporum is a genera dermatophytes that cause dermatophytosis, or cutaneous infections of the hair and skin. They are ascomycetous molds that produce macroconidia spores that are unique to this group of dermatophytes, distinguishing them from Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. Microsporum spp. are keratolytic, meaning they contain keratinase, an enzyme that digests skin and hair particles, causing cutaneous diseases. Since it cannot develop in temperatures above 37°C, it is restricted to nonviable skin tissues as a dermatophyte. It...
Atlas of Fungi The name ‘ Atlas of Fungi’ is given even due to the vast spectrum of mycology but puny collection and another thing is that only an epic center collection of my authentical performance. So, please if you have benefited from this atlas, let others know about it too and share them through social media. List of Fungi Candida albicans Candida glabrata Candida Krusei Candida tropicalis Cryptococcus neoformans Geotrichum Malassezia Aspergillus flavus Aspergillus fumigatus...