Fungal Adaptations Flashcards
1
Q
What pH is prime for fungal growth?
A
pH 5
2
Q
What are the best conditions for fungal growth?
A
pH 5
low moisture
low nitrogen
3
Q
what is the name of the three diseases that are a threat to plants
A
Rice Blast Disease
Wheat Stem Rust
Late Potato Blight
4
Q
What is mycorrhizae?
A
A symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a plant
5
Q
What are the two types of mycorrhizae?
A
Ectomycorrhiza
- Fungus between root cells, common in forests
Arbuscular mycorrhiza
- Fungus that invades root cells, common in grasslands and tropical ecosystems
