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Bisporella citrina Bisporella citrina
Bisporella citrina- Photograph of this species on a rotten log. ...
Chlorociboria aeruginascens Chlorociboria aeruginascens
Chlorociboria aeruginascens- Tom Volk provides photographs and information on the green stain fungus. ...
Meria harposporioides Meria harposporioides
Meria harposporioides- Photomicrograph showing this fungus attacking a ciliated protozoan. ...
Rumex crispus Rumex crispus
Rumex crispus- Information on Curled Dock and photographs of it on the Isle of Skye. ...
Trichoderma viride Trichoderma viride
Trichoderma viride- Article with photographs by Tom Volk on this green mould and a useful explanation of the complex classification system for fungi, their teleomorphs and anamorphs. ...
May is the Month for Morels May is the Month for Morels
May is the Month for Morels- Article with photographs on the attractions of hunting for morels and help in distinguishing them from the false morels Gyromitra esculenta and Ptychoverpa bohemica. ...
Morchella Morchella
Morchella- Article from Wikipedia with photographs of two species of Morel and information on their habitat and when best to find these edible fungi. ...
The Morel Life Cycle The Morel Life Cycle
The Morel Life Cycle- An article by Tom Volk on this delicious fungus and attempts to cultivate it. ...
Disciotis venosa Disciotis venosa
Disciotis venosa- Tom Volk provides photographs and information on this veined cup fungus, a relative of the morel. ...
Scorias spongiosa Scorias spongiosa
Scorias spongiosa- Tom Volk provides photographs and information on this sooty mold found only on American beech trees. ...
Myxotrichum: Gymnothecium Myxotrichum: Gymnothecium
Myxotrichum: Gymnothecium- Photograph showing stiff, bristle-like spines (setae) that radiate from the ascocarp to protect the fruiting body. ...
Volutella ciliata Volutella ciliata
Volutella ciliata- Interesting photograph of this species growing on a submerged decaying fir leaf. ...
Head Blight of Wheat Head Blight of Wheat
Head Blight of Wheat- The fungus Gibberella zeae and its anamorph, Fusarium graminearum, are the causal agent of a serious disease of wheat. Illustrated article by Tom Volk on the microscopic processes involved in the in ...
Pine Pitch Canker: Fusarium circinatum Pine Pitch Canker: Fusarium circinatum
Pine Pitch Canker: Fusarium circinatum- Research project by Sara R Avery at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. ...
Nectria galligena Nectria galligena
Nectria galligena- Photograph of canker caused by this species on a black walnut tree. ...
Fusarium solani Fusarium solani
Fusarium solani- Scanning electron micrograph image of mature and immature macronidia. ...
Fusoid Canker Fusoid Canker
Fusoid Canker- Photograph of an infected young cedar tree. ...
Sporothrix schenckii Sporothrix schenckii
Sporothrix schenckii- Article by Tom Volk on this fungus which grows on rose thorns, and other fungi that can colonise human skin. ...
Chromelosporium coerulescens Chromelosporium coerulescens
Chromelosporium coerulescens- Photograph of this species growing on moss. ...
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia)
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia)- Student project with classification, morphology, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species. ...
Leptosphaerulina briosiana Leptosphaerulina briosiana
Leptosphaerulina briosiana- Image of psuedothecium, asci and ascospores. ...
Tarzetta cupularis Tarzetta cupularis
Tarzetta cupularis- Photograph of this delicate cup-shaped species. ...
Scutellinia scutellata Scutellinia scutellata
Scutellinia scutellata- Article by Tom Volk on this member of the Ascomycota and the difference between this phylum and the Basidiomycota. ...
Yeast Yeast
Yeast- Information from Wikipedia on yeasts, their biology, uses and pathogenic status, with many photographs. ...
Schizosaccharomyces octosporus Schizosaccharomyces octosporus
Schizosaccharomyces octosporus- Microscopic image. ...
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Saccharomyces cerevisiae- Microscopic image of bread yeast. ...
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Saccharomyces cerevisiae- Article by Tom Volk on the yeast used by bakers and brewers. ...
Candida Candida
Candida- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of yeasts which can cause infections, their classification and characteristics. ...
National Collection of Yeast Cultures National Collection of Yeast Cultures
National Collection of Yeast Cultures- NCYC is the UK's premier collection of yeast cultures, holding over 3400 strains, and offers a range of services for the identification and characterisation of yeasts. ...
Yeast Yeast
Yeast- Notes for students on this large group of non-mycelial, single-celled, Ascomycote fungi. ...
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Saccharomyces cerevisiae- Research project by Andrew Nelson providing information on the yeast used in baking and brewing, its classification, adaptations, life cycle and importance. ...
The History of Bread Yeast The History of Bread Yeast
The History of Bread Yeast- Information on Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its use by man from the time of the ancient Egyptians up to modern day commercial production. ...
Sarcoscypha austriaca Sarcoscypha austriaca
Sarcoscypha austriaca- Photograph of this brilliantly colored species. ...
Sarcoscypha coccinea Sarcoscypha coccinea
Sarcoscypha coccinea- Article by Tom Volk on the Scarlet Cup Fungus, with photographs and information on other members of the Pezizales, Aleuria aurantia and Urnula craterium. ...
Urnula craterium: The Black Tulip Fungus Urnula craterium: The Black Tulip Fungus
Urnula craterium: The Black Tulip Fungus- These black cup fungi are usually to be found on the side of fallen logs in moist shady woods. Article by Tom Volk on them and the rare flowers they resemble. ...
Sarcosomataceae in the Pacific Northwest Sarcosomataceae in the Pacific Northwest
Sarcosomataceae in the Pacific Northwest- Provides a key to the species in this family. ...
Ciboria amentacea Ciboria amentacea
Ciboria amentacea- Several photographs of this delicate species growing on the forest floor. ...
Mitrula paludosa Mitrula paludosa
Mitrula paludosa- Several photographs and a description of this fungus and its habitat, in Polish and English. ...
Botrytis porri Botrytis porri
Botrytis porri- Image of apothecia and conidia. ...
Botrytis cinerea Botrytis cinerea
Botrytis cinerea- Photograph of this species infecting raspberry fruit. ...
Sclerotinia minor Sclerotinia minor
Sclerotinia minor- Image showing a cloud of ascospores being released from apothecia of this species. ...
Botrytis cinerea Botrytis cinerea
Botrytis cinerea- Microscopic image of conidia and hypha. ...
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum- Photograph showing the mycelium and a sclerotium produced by this fungus, growing here on a strawberry plant. ...
Botrytis aclada Botrytis aclada
Botrytis aclada- Photograph showing the development of this fungus on a germinating onion seed. ...
Monilinia fructicola Monilinia fructicola
Monilinia fructicola- Photograph showing spores being released. ...
Sclerotium and Apothecia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Sclerotium and Apothecia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Sclerotium and Apothecia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum- Image of fruiting bodies of this fungus on a bean. ...
Sordaria fimicola Sordaria fimicola
Sordaria fimicola- Image of clumps of ascospores inside the flask-shaped ascoma of this species, and information on the production of the fruitbodies. ...
Sordaria fimicola, a Fungus used in Genetics Sordaria fimicola, a Fungus used in Genetics
Sordaria fimicola, a Fungus used in Genetics- Tom Volk explains how Mendel's work on genetics has been advanced through research using this little fungus. Includes photographs and an animation of the development of an as ...
Moulds Moulds
Moulds- Article with photographs by Mike Morgan on these semi-microscopic organisms which appear on fruits and other foofstuffs, mostly being species of Aspergillus and Penicillium. ...
A Backyard Mini-project: Airborne Fungi A Backyard Mini-project: Airborne Fungi
A Backyard Mini-project: Airborne Fungi- Article by Bill Dembowski on culturing microorganisms, with photographs of the resulting moulds on the culture medium and under the microscope. ...

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