Questions and Answers
In what year was the first publication of 'Beliefs: Philippine Journal of Science'?
Who is considered the father of plant pathology?
What is the name of the book written by Alexopolus, Mims, and Fleming?
Which country consumes the largest amount of fungi in the world?
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What is the field of study that focuses on the cultural and ceremonial uses of fungi?
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Who discovered penicillin?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with fungi?
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Which of the following is NOT a common morphological feature of fungi?
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Which disease is the first known human disease caused by a fungus?
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Which type of symbiosis is not associated with fungi?
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Which of these eukaryotes was NOT mentioned in the text?
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The potato blight epidemic in Ireland was caused by which of the following?
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What is the local name for mushroom in Ifugao?
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What is believed to happen if you watch the growth of mushrooms?
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What is used to induce mushroom growth in Ifugao?
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What is believed to surround mushrooms in Ifugao?
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What is the purpose of kissing the ground in Ifugao mushroom rituals?
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What is the second most expensive mushroom in the list?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Mycology
- Mycology is the study of fungi, which are eukaryotic, heterotrophic, and osmotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients by absorption or engulfment.
Characteristics of Fungi
- Fungi have diverse morphologies and spore morphology
- They have a lot of color forms
- Lichen is a fungal-led association with cyanobacteria or algae
- Fungi form a distinct group of eukaryotes, and most species have haploid somatic nuclei
Milestones in Mycology
- Robert Hooke discovered the cell and was the first person to describe a fungus in 1665
- In 1839, the first “germ” to produce a disease in humans was discovered, causing Favus, a disease affecting the scalp
- In 1840, the potato blight epidemic in Ireland was caused by the oomycetes fungus, now known as Phytophthora infestans
Fungal Studies in the Philippines
- The first publication on fungal studies in the Philippines was in the Philippine Journal of Science in 1906
- Nicanor Teodoro and Dr. Ireneo Dogma Jr. are leading mycologists in the Philippines
- Tricita Quimio wrote about Tropical Mushroom Cultivation
Economic Importance of Fungi
- Around 1,784 mushrooms are edible, with China being the largest consumer of fungi in the world
- There is a mushroom trading market in Kunming, Yunnan
- In Europe, mushroom forays are popular, but there are 60 deadly varieties in Central Europe
- Ethnomycology studies the cultural and ceremonial uses of fungi
Fungal Beliefs and Practices
- Aetas, indigenous people, have local practices and preferences that are useful sources of information about ecosystems
- In Ifugao, mushrooms are used as food and medicine, and rituals are performed before collecting mushrooms, asking permission from spirits
- Mushrooms are believed to hide from people and only show themselves to certain individuals
Expensive Mushrooms
- The most expensive mushrooms are Yartsa Gunbu, European White Truffle, and others
- Yeast products are used in the Philippines, such as soy sauce, vinegar, and Angkak (Red Yeast Rice) for Buro
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 1 & 2 of Mycology (MB442) A.Y.‘23-’24, focusing on the introduction to Kingdom Fungi. Explore concepts such as the characteristics, classification, and nutrition of fungi.
