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Morphological approaches in studying fungi: collection, examination, isolation, sporulation and preservation

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Traditionally, fungal taxonomy was based on observable phenotypic characters.Recent advances have driven taxonomic conclusions towards DNA-based approaches and these techniques have corresponding pros and cons.Species concepts must therefore rely on incorporated approaches of genotypic, phenotypic and physiological characters and chemotaxonomy.Examination and interpretation of morphological characters however vary from person to person.Standardized procedures are used in the taxonomic study of fungi and general practices of phenotypic approaches are herein outlined.It is not possible to detail all techniques for all fungi and thus, this paper emphasizes on microfungi.Specimen collection is the initial step in any

Source: Mycosphere

DOI: 10.5943/mycosphere/11/1/20

Author: IC Senanayake

Institutions: Shenzhen University, Mae Fah Luang University, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering

Language: English

Topic: Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases

Subfield: Cell Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Chiang Mai University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Mae Fah Luang University, Shenzhen University

OpenAlex ID: W3119409956

FWCI: 24.56

Cites: 320

Cited by: 594

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