Cladosporium: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Cladosporium is a genus of fungi that belongs to the phylum Ascomycota. It is a diverse and widespread group of molds that can be found in various environments, including soil, plants, decaying organic matter, and indoor spaces. Cladosporium species (they) are known for their …

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Clinical Laboratory Gallery: Introduction, Contents, and Brief Description of Photos

Wet Mount Microscopy-Ready slide for observation

Introduction ‘Clinical Laboratory Gallery’ is a collection of genuine photos regarding stream of Clinical Laboratory like Stool and Urine Section (SUS), Phlebotomy, Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Banking and Transfusion medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Cytology and Histopathology, and Molecular Biology. Contents Collection of images are …

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Bipolaris: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Bipolaris is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the family Pleosporaceae within the order Pleosporales. These fungi are commonly found in various environments, such as soil, plant debris, and decaying vegetation. Bipolaris species (they) are known to be plant pathogens, causing a range …

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Ochroconis gallopava: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Conidiophores and conidia of Ochroconis gallopava in LPCB tease mount of culture microscopy

Introduction Ochroconis gallopava is a species of fungus belonging to the Ascomycota phylum. It is commonly known as the “riverbank grape black rot fungus.” This fungus is primarily known for its pathogenic properties, as it can cause significant damage to various plant species, particularly grapevines. …

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Scopulariopsis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Chains of single-celled conidia and conidiophores(annellides) of Scopulariopsis in LPCB Tease mount of culture microscopy

Introduction Scopulariopsis is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the class Ascomycota. It is a widespread and diverse group of fungi found in various environmental niches. Scopulariopsis species (they) are commonly present in soil, decaying organic matter, and indoor environments. The name “Scopulariopsis” is …

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Trichoderma: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Conidia, phialides and conidiophores of Trichoderma in LPCB tease mount of culture microscopy

Introduction Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that plays a crucial role in agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental management. It is part of the phylum Ascomycota and is known for its diverse species that have the ability to interact with plants, other fungi, and soil microorganisms. …

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Fusarium oxysporum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Fusarium oxysporum growth on SDA tube

Introduction Fusarium oxysporum is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Fusarium. It is a widespread and economically significant plant pathogen that affects a wide range of crops, causing various diseases collectively known as “Fusarium wilt” or “Fusarium yellows.” This pathogen can infect over 100 …

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Fusarium solani: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Macroconidia and conidiophores of Fusarium solani in LPCB tease mount of culture

Introduction Fusarium solani is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Fusarium. It is commonly found in the soil and is recognized as one of the most versatile and widespread species within the Fusarium genus. This fungus is known for its ecological importance, as it …

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