PPT-Introduction to Fungi MD Master Naturalist 2014

Characteristics of Fungi Cell wall made of chitin Heterotrophs and major Decomposers Body is made of long filaments of hyphae which form a mycelium Reproduce sexually and asexually Asexually by spores. Milam County Nature Resource Book Updated January 28, 2009 b y Michael V. Mitchell. Information courtesy U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service . Gray Fox ( Urocyon cinereoargenteus ) Gray Fox at Night, s Mycology - the study of fungi fungi - plural fungus - singular 1) fungi are eukaryotic • they have a nuclei & membrane - bound organelles 2) they are heterotrophs • they depend on ot Fall Class of 2014. Lancaster County Conservancy . Hosting Organization for PA Master Naturalist Program. Geology, Soils, Weather & Climate with Mary Ann. Rohrer Quarry, Lititz, PA. September 2, 2014. ™. Program. Sponsored by. :. The Mission. . “. To develop corps of well-trained “Master Volunteers” to provide education, outreach and service dedicated toward the beneficial management of natural areas and resources within their communities for the State of Texas. Eukaryotic heterotrophs that have cell walls. Made up of chitin, a complex carbohydrate that is also found in the external skeletons of insects. What are fungi?. Although they rely on other organisms as a food source, they do not ingest their food. Characteristics of Fungi. Cell wall made of . chitin. Heterotrophs and major Decomposers. Body is made of . long filaments of hyphae which form a . mycelium. Reproduce sexually and asexually. Asexually by spores. Introductory Class Objectives. Describe what a Master Naturalist volunteer is. Identify and communicate the mission and goals of the Master Naturalist program and what makes it unique from other volunteer programs in Virginia. Program. Sponsored by. :. What is a Naturalist?. “. He instilled in me the mind and the values of a naturalist: to be open to all possibilities, to be a close and careful observer, to discipline my interpretation with facts, and to work hard at my passions so that they might bear fruit. Volunteer Training Program Orientation. As of 2015. JUST How does this Master Naturalist program work?. Objectives for this Presentation. . Review:. Structure of program. Volunteer service. Training: curriculum & requirements. To. . develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment.. Program Overview. A state-wide volunteer program that incorporates training/education with . Fungi secrete hydrolytic enzymes, digest food outside their bodies, and absorb small molecules.. Structure of Fungi. Cell walls are made of chitin. Bodies are composed of filaments called hyphae that are entwined to form a mass, the mycelium.. Introduction to Mycology. Mycology is the study of fungi –. Yeast. Mold. Mycology. Yeasts and molds have different structural and reproductive characteristics. Yeast are unicellular, nucleated rounded fungi while molds are multicellular, filamentous fungi. 2nd Professional (Veterinary Microbiology). Dr MANOJ KUMAR. Earth.com. Importance of Fungi. Fungi - most important groups of organisms on the planet.. Important in an enormous variety of ways.. Recycling. Grow best in . warm, moist . environments. Mycology. is the study of fungi. Mycologists. study fungi. A . fungicide. is a chemical used to kill fungi. Fungicide kills leaf fungus. 2. The Characteristics of Fungi.