Economic Importance of Fungi (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards

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Economic Importance of Fungi
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Examples of edible fungi

Mushrooms, truffles

What does yeast produce in brewing?

Beer and wine

What does yeast produce in baking?

Bread

Mould used in cheese production - example

Blue cheese

Harmful effects of fungi on organisms

Cause plant and animal diseases

Example of fungal plant disease

Potato mosaic fungus

Example of fungal animal disease

Ringworm

Fungal decay in crops - example

Potato blight

Fungal decay in timber - example

Dry rot

Fungal decay in food - example

Rhizopus

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