Ascomycota (sac fungi): diversity, biology and human relevance Ascomycota Ascomycota, the sac fungi, are the largest fungal phylum. This article explains their defining features, classification, life cycles, ecological roles, uses in food and medicine, a…
Aspergillus: biology, ecology, and significance of a widespread fungal genus Aspergillus Aspergillus is a large genus of mold-forming fungi in Ascomycota, with several hundred species. This article covers its structure, life cycle, ecology, uses, medical importance, an…