Podcast
Questions and Answers
Heterobasidium annosum infects freshly exposed stump surfaces to spread the infection.
Heterobasidium annosum infects freshly exposed stump surfaces to spread the infection.
True (A)
Phlebiopsis gigantea is a type of fungi that controls 'butt rot' in conifers.
Phlebiopsis gigantea is a type of fungi that controls 'butt rot' in conifers.
True (A)
S. cerevisiae is a type of yeast used in baking and brewing.
S. cerevisiae is a type of yeast used in baking and brewing.
True (A)
Quorn® mycoprotein is made from the mycelia of Fusarium graminearum.
Quorn® mycoprotein is made from the mycelia of Fusarium graminearum.
Aspergillus oryzae is used in the fermentation of soybeans to produce soy sauce.
Aspergillus oryzae is used in the fermentation of soybeans to produce soy sauce.
The first retail product containing Fusarium mycelium was introduced in 1985.
The first retail product containing Fusarium mycelium was introduced in 1985.
Enzymes such as glucoamylases and pectinases are produced commercially by Aspergillus niger.
Enzymes such as glucoamylases and pectinases are produced commercially by Aspergillus niger.
Acrylamide, a carcinogen, is found in high levels in starch-based foods cooked at high temperatures.
Acrylamide, a carcinogen, is found in high levels in starch-based foods cooked at high temperatures.
Citric acid is produced commercially by Penicillium notatum.
Citric acid is produced commercially by Penicillium notatum.
Statins are fungal metabolites used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels.
Statins are fungal metabolites used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels.
True or false: Fungi have been used to control insect pests and phytopathogenic fungi.
True or false: Fungi have been used to control insect pests and phytopathogenic fungi.
True or false: Over 400 species of fungi attack insects and mites.
True or false: Over 400 species of fungi attack insects and mites.
True or false: Verticillium lecanii kills whitefly and thrips in 10-14 days.
True or false: Verticillium lecanii kills whitefly and thrips in 10-14 days.
True or false: Verticillium lecanii produces spores in dry conditions.
True or false: Verticillium lecanii produces spores in dry conditions.
True or false: Fungi that parasitize other fungi are called 'mycoparasites'.
True or false: Fungi that parasitize other fungi are called 'mycoparasites'.
True or false: Pythium oligandrum is a necrotrophic mycoparasite.
True or false: Pythium oligandrum is a necrotrophic mycoparasite.
True or false: Trichoderma spp. produce antibiotics.
True or false: Trichoderma spp. produce antibiotics.
True or false: Trichoderma spp. is sold for control of fungal diseases.
True or false: Trichoderma spp. is sold for control of fungal diseases.
True or false: Phlebiopsis is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers.
True or false: Phlebiopsis is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers.
True or false: The forest gaps in the aerial view are caused by Heterobasidion.
True or false: The forest gaps in the aerial view are caused by Heterobasidion.
Which of the following is the most effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi?
Which of the following is the most effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of control used by fungi against phytopathogenic fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of control used by fungi against phytopathogenic fungi?
How many species of fungi attack insects and mites?
How many species of fungi attack insects and mites?
Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
Which fungus kills aphids in 7-10 days?
Which fungus kills aphids in 7-10 days?
Which of the following is a fungal cell factory used to produce enzymes commercially?
Which of the following is a fungal cell factory used to produce enzymes commercially?
Which of the following is a fungal metabolite used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels?
Which of the following is a fungal metabolite used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels?
Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
Which of the following fungi is used to control fungal diseases?
Which of the following fungi is used to control fungal diseases?
Which of the following fungi is used to control whitefly and thrips?
Which of the following fungi is used to control whitefly and thrips?
