Upload NowThe following points highlight the two methods used for observation of fungi and actinomycetes. The methods are: 1. Slide Culture 2. Cover Slip Culture. Method # 1. Slide Culture: Principle: This method is used for fungi and actinomycetes to observe the conidiophores, the conidiogenous cells, their mode of conidial formation (conidial ontogeny) and conidia under […]
Observation of Fungi and Actinomycetes | Biotechnology
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Physical Dissection of Basidiomycotina | Biotechnology
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In this article we will discuss about the principle, requirements and procedure for physical dissection of basidiomycotina. Principle: Mycelium present in soil particles are picked up and cultured after washing soil several times with water. Requirements: 1. Soil crump. 2. Petri plates, beakers. 3. Agar medium. 4. Forceps. 5. Binocular. Procedure: 1. Place 1-1.5 g […]
Fermentation of Alcohol and Its Estimation | Biotechnology
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In this article we will discuss about the fermentation, recovery and estimation of alcohol. Alcohol Fermentation: Principle: Yeasts ferment molasses and produce alcohol. Requirements: 1. Molasses. 2. Water. 3. Lactic acid. 4. Yeast. 5. 1 litre flasks. 6. 2/3 NH2SO4. 7. Sodium tungstate-10% 8. HC1 (1:10) Procedure: 1. Dilute molasses with water in order to […]