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Morphological plasticity in fungi.

D H Jennings

    Symposia of the Society for Experimental Biology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Fungal growth relies on tip extension and branching, influenced by factors like proton movement and water flow. These mechanisms shape mycelial development and gene expression in fungi.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Cell Biology
    • Developmental Biology

    Background:

    • Fungi primarily grow as hyphae extending at their tips.
    • Hyphal aggregation forms mycelia, with morphology influenced by tip density, branching, anastomoses, and cell death.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore mechanisms underlying fungal hyphal tip growth and mycelial development.
    • To discuss the role of proton movement, water flow, and cytoplasmic factors in fungal morphogenesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of fungal growth processes.
    • Discussion of biophysical and molecular mechanisms influencing hyphal development.

    Main Results:

    • Tip growth and branching are significantly impacted by proton movement across the plasma membrane, potentially explaining rhythmic growth.

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  • Cytoplasmic factors in basidiomycete vegetative mycelium may modulate nuclear gene expression.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fungal morphological development is a complex process involving coordinated biophysical and molecular events.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is key to controlling fungal growth and development.