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''Rhizopus stolonifer'' has a [[cosmopolitan distribution]]. It is capable of causing [[opportunistic infection]]s of humans ([[zygomycosis]]). |
''Rhizopus stolonifer'' has a [[cosmopolitan distribution]]. It is capable of causing [[opportunistic infection]]s of humans ([[zygomycosis]]). |
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It is most commonly found growing on bread and soft fruits such as bananas and grapes. Because its spores are common in the air, it can be grown within a few days by keeping moistened pieces of bread in an enclosed, humid environment. |
It is most commonly found growing on bread and soft fruits such as bananas and grapes. Because its spores are common in the air, it can be grown within a few days by keeping moistened pieces of bread in an enclosed, humid environment. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 16:09, 8 November 2010
 | It has been suggested that Rhizopus stolonifer var. stolonifer be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since July 2010. |
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Rhizopus stolonifer (black bread mold) is a widely distributed thread-like Mucoralean mold. Commonly found on bread surfaces, it takes food and nutrients from the bread and causes damage to the surface where it lives.
Asexual spores are formed within sporangia, which break to release the spores mature. Germination of these spores forms the haploid hyphae of a new mycelium. R. stolonifer grows rapidly at temperatures between 15 and 30°C.[1]
Rhizopus stolonifer is a heterothallic species (Schipper 1984), in that sexual reproduction happens only when opposite mating types (designated + and -) come in contact. Successful mating results in the formation of durable zygospores at the point of contact. Subsequently, the zygospore germinates and forms a sporangiophore whose sporangium contains both + and - haploid spores. There are three varieties: R. stolonifer var. stolonifer produces straight, erect sporangiophores, whereas those of R. stolonifer var. lyococcos are curved [1]. A closely related species, Rhizopus sexualis, differs primarily in being homothallic (self-compatible).
Distribution and habitat
Rhizopus stolonifer has a cosmopolitan distribution. It is capable of causing opportunistic infections of humans (zygomycosis). It is most commonly found growing on bread and soft fruits such as bananas and grapes. Because its spores are common in the air, it can be grown within a few days by keeping moistened pieces of bread in an enclosed, humid environment. um this stuff is stupidhahahaha
See also
References
External links
- Time lapse video of Rhizopus --stoner--lonifer attacking strawberries at the Cornell Mushroom Blog.
- An Informative, Heart-Warming Tale about Black Bread Mold General information, diagrams, growth video