Fungi and Plant Structure: Key Concepts and Features

Comestibilidad

Toxic mushroom causing severe poisoning symptoms.

Amanita phalloides

Deadly mushroom known for phallotoxins.

Eukaryotes

Organisms with complex cells containing nuclei.

Heterotrophs

Organisms obtaining nutrients by absorption.

Mycelium

Interwoven hyphae forming the vegetative body.

Hyphae

Filamentous structures making up fungal bodies.

Chitin

Nitrogen-based polysaccharide in fungal cell walls.

Septate

Hyphae divided by septa into compartments.

Coenocytic

Hyphae lacking septa, forming a continuous structure.

Dispersal

Process of releasing spores for reproduction.

Chytrids

Primitive fungi with flagellated zoospores.

Zygomycota

Fungi with coenocytic hyphae, includes black bread mold.

Glomeromycota

Fungi forming endomycorrhizae with plant roots.

Ascomycota

Sac fungi with diverse species and habitats.

Basidiomycota

Fungi including mushrooms and important decomposers.

Lichens

Symbiotic association of fungi and photosynthetic organisms.

Mycorrhizae

Fungal associations enhancing plant nutrient absorption.

Penicillium

Fungus used to produce antibiotics.

Rhizopus

Common black bread mold in Zygomycota.

Ectomycorrhizae

Fungi forming external associations with plant roots.

Endomycorrhizae

Fungi penetrating plant root cells for symbiosis.

Apical meristems

Regions of active growth at root and shoot tips.

Lateral meristems

Growth regions adding girth to woody plants.

Dermal tissue

Protective outer layer of plant organs.

Vascular tissue

Transport system for water and nutrients in plants.

Ground tissue

Filling tissue in plants, involved in storage.

Parenchyma cells

Flexible cells involved in storage and photosynthesis.

Collenchyma cells

Supportive cells with thicker walls in young shoots.

Sclerenchyma cells

Rigid cells providing structural support in mature plants.